Champagne, France
is home to some of the finest sparkling wines on earth. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner,
there's no better way to celebrate your special someone than by treating them
to dinner at Joe’s, complemented, of course, by a delicious glass of bubbles
from one of these world class Champagne producers:
As a long-standing
member of our glass pour program, the NV Louis Roederer, Brut Premier,
Reims, France ($25 per glass) continually delivers precision and excellence
every year. A traditional blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier,
the wine offers inviting aromas of citrus and brioche, followed by ripe yet
fresh fruit on the palate. This is my ideal way to kick off any meal, partnered
with an order of oysters on the half shell.
Another pristine example of elegance in a glass
is the NV Ayala, Brut Majeur, Aÿ,
France ($85 per bottle). Made with a low dosage (a sugar and wine mix
that determines of overall sweetness level of a Champagne), the Brut Majeur
consistently delivers racy notes of lemon followed with hints of stone fruit.
Light and crisp on the palate, this wine presents a suitable match for Joe’s
Famous Stone Crab.
I am never one to
turn down the opportunity to sample a new or interesting wine, so when I first
heard about this Champagne made entirely from Pinot Meunier, I couldn’t wait to
try it! The NV Egly- Ouriet, Les Vignes de Vrigny, Ambonnay, France ($165
per bottle) exceeded my expectations, with rich and earthy notes on the
nose, and exceptionally clean and perfectly ripe fruit on the palate. This is a
crowd-pleaser designed to pair with an array of dishes, including Dover Sole
with Brown Butter Sauce.
Wine Tip: Some key words to keep in mind when shopping
for Champagne: Zero Dosage and Brut indicate a dry style of
wine, Sec and Demi-Sec indicate wine with higher
amounts of residual sugar.
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