Bridal Club Magazine
A Sparkling Occasion
Nothing says "celebration" quite like the popping of a cork, and
very little compares to a little effervescent fizz when it comes to
romance. But when it comes to truly expressing your love, you
simply can't go past the allure of Champagne. This issue we look at
three French Champagne houses.
Nicolas Feuillatte
This is the number one selling champagne in France and the
number three globally, with a consistent record for top rankings,
even though it's one of the youngest champagne brands around.
The wine is aged for three years producing, according to their
Cellar Master, 'an elegant wine suitable for drinking as an
aperitif or for accompanying an entire meal'.
On the palate, it has a fresh opening, is smooth, pleasant and
well balanced. On the nose, it's floral with a subtle predominance
of white fruits such as pear, apple, almond and hazelnut. The blend
is 40% pinot noir, 20% chardonnay and 40% pinot meunier.
Priced between: $60-$79
Find it at: Available in selected liquor outlets and
supermarkets
www.feuillatte.com
Duval-Leroy
This 150-year old wine house is one of the few remaining
family-owned champagne houses in the world. Run by the widow Carol
Duval-Leroy, the house produces world class and well-reviewed
champagne.
There is a unique power and character which marks it out as a
top-of-the-range champagne, known for its consistency, expertise,
and creative spirit. The house of Duval-Leroy revels in the art of
blending pinots and chardonnays. Enriched with around fifteen crus
and a generous quantity of reserve wines, Duval-Leroy Brut confirms
its complexity and is recognised for its consistency.
It provides a perfect balance between finesse and power, drawing
out flavours of dark chocolate, cinnamon and roasted yellow figs,
expressing its subtle, melt-in-the-mouth vinosity.
It is ideal as an aperitif wine, and provides a subtle
accompaniment to white meats. And the beautiful bottle decorated
with hearts is just perfect for wedding celebrations!
Priced between: $65-$76
Find it at: Available at selected liquor outlets
www.duval-leroy.com
Gosset Grand Reserve Brut
The oldest wine house in Champagne, established in Ay back in
1584, this boutique producer still operates in the
ultra-traditional style, producing limited quantities of premium
wine. You can't go wrong with a drop that's endorsed by some of
NZ's leading chefs and is listed on the wine menus of
Michelin-starred hotels and restaurants around the world! Because
of the limited quantities produced, you'll have to search specialty
wine stores for this one.
Gosset's famous Grande Réserve is a delicate blend of several
vintages of 46% chardonnay, 44% pinot noir and 10% pinot meunier.
It is bottled in the distinctive antique style bottle synonymous
with Champagne Gosset. On the palate you'll find it's powerfully
"biscuity" with a "toasty" flavour and it is ideal for serving on
its own or matching with food.
Priced between: $79-84
Find it at: Available at selected liquor outlets
www.champagne-gosset.com
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