De Venoge Cordon Bleu Brut

The NV Cordon Bleu Brut is a classic De Venoge assemblage of 50% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay and 25% Pinot Meunier from roughly 20 different villages. This sample is based on the 2013 vintage (75%) and includes 15% of 2012 and 10% of 2011 (disgorged in January 2017; dosage of 7.8 grams per liter). Intense brioche and delicate chalky aromas flavor the fine and elegant bouquet. On the palate, this is a round, fresh and well-balanced Champagne with a tight structure and and impressive length. There is even a certain salinity that makes this Brut a first class aperitif and at a very good price point. - Stephan Reinhardt

Quite a rich style with praline, dried pineapple and nuts on the nose and palate. Full body. Dense and flavorful. Hints of dust and citrus. Four years on lees. Tangy and flavorful. Drink now.