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Cuvée Rosé from Laurent-Perrier Is Our Choice for a 2018 New Year’s Toast

Some years we do a long search for a special sparkling wine, finding a rare bottle that we will experience for the first time. This year, at our first shopping stop, we ran into an old favorite that brought back great memories of past toasts, so we went with it – a bottle of Cuvée Rosé from Laurent-Perrier!

This is a year when we want to think about past wines as we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Sparkling Resolution we made back in 2007 and have kept ever since. We said New Years was not often enough to toast to the good things we had experienced in the past and what we looked forward to in the future, so we should raise a glass of sparkling wine for the first of every month. For 10 years we have happily kept that resolution and many of those wines have been featured here.

By the way, while some of our featured wines are hard to find, this one is widely distributed. If you are thinking of bringing this bubbly to someone special as a New Years gift, see if you can find a bottle in the impressive copper box with a magnetic cover. It will cost $70 – $95 but is definitely worth it!

We discovered this Cuvée Rosé from Laurent-Perrier years ago at Upstairs on the Square. (Sadly now gone from the great restaurant scene.) It was on the wine list at a price that was so reasonable that we asked one of our favorite bartenders to check that it was right. It was and we enjoyed this on a number of visits over the years. It will be great to toast 2018 and our memories of the great staff and collection of regulars who shared that bar with us.

About this wine from the winemaker:

Grape varietal: Pinot Noir 100%

Crus: 10 different crus located mainly in the South and North areas of the Montagne de Reims – including the famous Côte de Bouzy – notably from the finest crus of Ambonnay, Bouzy, Louvois and Tours-sur-Marne.

The grapes from carefully selected plots are sorted and destemmed before vatting. The maceration – lasting from 48h to 72h depending on the harvest – helps the extraction of the colour and the development of the full aromatic richness of the Pinot Noir.

Ageing: 5 years minimum.

What the reviewers say about Cuvée Rosé from Laurent-Perrier:

K&L Wines

"Made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes from a total of ten 100%-rated grands crus villages, this Champagne gets its glorious pink color and rounded red fruit flavors from a process known as "saigneé," in which the skins of the grapes are left in contact with the juice for three days. Laurent-Perrier's Cuvée Rosé not only makes a delicious apéritif, but is also a good match for a variety of different dishes. (Gary Westby, K&L Champagne Buyer)"

Wine Enthusiast

"Orange-pink in color, this dry wine has some good bottle age that has rounded the corners and allowed toast to join the red fruits and orange zest flavors. A complex background of acidity, structure and final tautness makes this wine ready to drink now."

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December 29, 2017
We’ll Raise a Glass of Guidobono Extra Brut Segretevigne to Toast October
Later today we will get together with some of our favorite people and raise a glass of Guidobono Extra Brut Segretevigne. Trying wines from different places, made with different grapes, and produced by different methods adds spice to our monthly ritual. This Italian sparkler from Piemonte is made with 100% Nebbiolo grapes. This happens to be one of Ed's favorite varietals.

Here's what we have learned about Guidobono Extra Brut Segretevigne
- A retailer writes, "100% Nebbiolo (the name means secret vines because the wine laws in Italy for now do not allow for the name of the varietal to appear on the label for sparkling wines vinified with classic champenois method). Early harvest, 36 month on the yeasts, zero dosage. Bone dry, but rich and zesty. Fine mousse and long finish."
- The importer notes, "Guidobono is the creation of the Faccenda family, and reflects their obsession with terroir. They make a range of wines from the Roero and Langhe hills, all of them outstanding value. Their vineyards are scattered through the area, with Castellinaldo in the Roero and Monforte in Barolo being particularly prized. The family has a knack of outperforming in almost every vintage."
- One CellarTracker member – RICHARDP wrote: 90 Points
  "This is something unique: A sparkling white Nebbiolo. Yeast on the nose; on the palate, yellow apple cider and notes of flowers, yeast, and minerals on the medium finish, with strong acidity and a fine bubble. It would be interesting to put this up against a bottle of cheap Champagne to compare and contrast; this is better than most Champagnes at the same price point. Good value for a bit under $30."
We found our bottle at City Liquors in Cambridge.

What's your favorite sparkler?

One of our favorite assignments is finding a sparkling wine to toast the upcoming month. We have a few favorite places to look for sparklers that we have not tried before and reliable retailers we count on to know what we like, especially grower Champagnes and biodynamic bubbles. But, we are always open to suggestions. Do you have a favorite sparkling wine to suggest? Let us know in the comments below!

UPDATE: (10.01.17) While Ed’s fondness for the full, rich body and substantial fruit of a Nebbiolo influenced our choice of Guidobono Extra Brut Segretevigne, we didn’t expect this white, sparkling version of the varietal to be quite so un-Nebbiolo like.

We think the review above is most accurate, describing this wine as “Bone dry, but rich and zesty,” with a “fine mousse and long finish."

It’s a good sparkler for our friends who like extremely dry, Blanc de Blancs. If that’s you, drink it chilled to around 55º F. If you prefer a fuller-bodied wine, let it warm into the 60s.

We found Guidobono Extra Brut Segretevigne to be a particularly good match with our Vietnamese lemongrass chicken Saigon salad – a big pop of flavor followed by a sip of wine to cleanse the palate … a nice balance.

And, most importantly, guard against pre-judging this impressive sparkler. Take your time and enjoy!

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We’ll Raise a Glass of Guidobono Extra Brut Segretevigne to Toast October
Later today we will get together with some of our favorite people and raise a glass of Guidobono Extra Brut Segretevigne. Trying wines from different places, made with different grapes, and produced by different methods adds spice to our monthly ritual. This Italian sparkler from Piemonte is made with 100% Nebbiolo grapes. This happens to be one of Ed's favorite varietals.

Here's what we have learned about Guidobono Extra Brut Segretevigne
- A retailer writes, "100% Nebbiolo (the name means secret vines because the wine laws in Italy for now do not allow for the name of the varietal to appear on the label for sparkling wines vinified with classic champenois method). Early harvest, 36 month on the yeasts, zero dosage. Bone dry, but rich and zesty. Fine mousse and long finish."
- The importer notes, "Guidobono is the creation of the Faccenda family, and reflects their obsession with terroir. They make a range of wines from the Roero and Langhe hills, all of them outstanding value. Their vineyards are scattered through the area, with Castellinaldo in the Roero and Monforte in Barolo being particularly prized. The family has a knack of outperforming in almost every vintage."
- One CellarTracker member – RICHARDP wrote: 90 Points
  "This is something unique: A sparkling white Nebbiolo. Yeast on the nose; on the palate, yellow apple cider and notes of flowers, yeast, and minerals on the medium finish, with strong acidity and a fine bubble. It would be interesting to put this up against a bottle of cheap Champagne to compare and contrast; this is better than most Champagnes at the same price point. Good value for a bit under $30."
We found our bottle at City Liquors in Cambridge.

What's your favorite sparkler?

One of our favorite assignments is finding a sparkling wine to toast the upcoming month. We have a few favorite places to look for sparklers that we have not tried before and reliable retailers we count on to know what we like, especially grower Champagnes and biodynamic bubbles. But, we are always open to suggestions. Do you have a favorite sparkling wine to suggest? Let us know in the comments below!

UPDATE: (10.01.17) While Ed’s fondness for the full, rich body and substantial fruit of a Nebbiolo influenced our choice of Guidobono Extra Brut Segretevigne, we didn’t expect this white, sparkling version of the varietal to be quite so un-Nebbiolo like.

We think the review above is most accurate, describing this wine as “Bone dry, but rich and zesty,” with a “fine mousse and long finish."

It’s a good sparkler for our friends who like extremely dry, Blanc de Blancs. If that’s you, drink it chilled to around 55º F. If you prefer a fuller-bodied wine, let it warm into the 60s.

We found Guidobono Extra Brut Segretevigne to be a particularly good match with our Vietnamese lemongrass chicken Saigon salad – a big pop of flavor followed by a sip of wine to cleanse the palate … a nice balance.

And, most importantly, guard against pre-judging this impressive sparkler. Take your time and enjoy!

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September’s Toast with Champagne Robert Barbichon Blanc De Noirs

This month we are chilling a bottle of Robert Barbichon Blanc De Noirs. It's an organic, biodynamic, grower Champagne from a small producer. You may have noticed that we toast with a lot of wines similar to this one. Like many of you, there are flavor profiles, business philosophies, importers, and regional terroirs that we prefer over others. This wine checks a lot of boxes on our preference list.

Humboldt Importers describe this wine maker well, "Located in the Cote des Bar in the Aube region to the southeast of the Marne, the Barbichon family have been growing Champagne grapes for 4 generations. Today Robert Barbichon produces a range of elegant, stylish Champagnes with bright mineral-driven fruit and just a hint of toast."

And (here's the part we especially like) Humboldt Importers characterize the Blanc de Noirs Brut NV as, "Crafted of pure Pinot Noir, it exhibits a creamy nose filled with bright white fruit, chalk/mineral notes and a crisp, elegant finish. 100% Pinot Noir from the Cote des Bar."

One of the fun things about this bottle is that it's a "Transatlantic Bubbles Selection." This is a new import category to us. But reading about their love of sparkling wine and the places where their selections are served makes us open to other wines from their portfolio.

They say:

"Transatlantic Bubbles LLC. specializes in finding and importing grower-producer Champagnes that offer superior quality at a better cost to the customer. We are a trusted supplier in the growing niche market for recoltant-manipulant Champagne."

We're looking forward to raising our glasses to the extension of this lovely summer that we have declared, "… will not end until October 15th, at the earliest!"

We purchased our bottle of Champagne Robert Barbichon Blanc De Noirs Brut at City Liquors in Cambridge for ~ $45.

UPDATE: (09.02.17) We had such high hopes for this Champagne and, well … at the risk of stooping to a cliché, "It exceeded our highest expectations!" We chilled the wine to ~ 55ºF and began tasting while enjoying some thinly sliced pork loin, pepper-flavored boursin, Jasper Hill Moses Sleeper (cows milk cheese inspired by French Brie), figs, and local cherry tomatoes – why skimp?

This combination added to the enjoyment of the Barbichon Blanc De Noirs Brut which only improved as it warmed.

Penny was haunted by a flavor she was experiencing tasted in the fruit of this wine. Then she realized it was like the charred, caramelized pineapple served with our Jamaican jerk chicken wings plate at Little Donkey. I liked the wine's yeasty character and hints of chalk.

We both agreed that the full, rich, round, "elegant finish" remained throughout our meal. And, the best news, we saved some more of this lovely bottle of bubbles for today.

We are buying another bottle the next time we find this little gem!

Cheers!

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September 1, 2017
Ciao Febbraio! We’re Pouring Dama del Rovere – a Fresh, Light Spumante from the Veneto
February is a month that doesn’t stick around very long, so we’re not losing any time raising a glass of bubbly to welcome its arrival.

To help us maintain contact with this rapid mover, we’ve selected a fresh, light spumante from Verona in northeast Italy.

While spumante (sparkling wine) often brings to mind a very sweet holiday wine (as in Asti), the Durella (aka Durello) grape in our Dama del Rovere, Brenton Durello, Vino Spumante Brut is favored for its high level of acidity.

Tasters describe a:
- “Delicate and slightly fruity characteristic”
- “The taste is dry, tangy, full-bodied”
- “Pairs well with cheese, fish, sushi” (italianwinelovers.it)
- “Fresh, easy going spumante, great for aperitivo”
- “Dry, crisp, thirst quenching”
- “Light acidity, not too sweet”
- “Good for mimosas” (vivino.com)
- “Durella wines tend to be reasonably light and delicate"
- "Floral, citrusy characters and mineral overtones”
- “Food matches for Durella include: Tempura-battered prawns” (wine searcher.com)
Alright! Enough with the temptation! We’re more than ready to un-cork. Here’s hoping you’ll select a bottle of bubbly and join our Sparkling Resolution as we toast February, day one. But, remember, do it soon! There are only 27 days remaining!

We purchased our bottle of Dama del Rovere, Brenton Durello, Vino Spumante Brut (12% ABV) from: City Liquors, 620 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 617-945-0095, Price: ~ $15

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February 1, 2017
Ciao Febbraio! We’re Pouring Dama del Rovere – a Fresh, Light Spumante from the Veneto
February is a month that doesn’t stick around very long, so we’re not losing any time raising a glass of bubbly to welcome its arrival.

To help us maintain contact with this rapid mover, we’ve selected a fresh, light spumante from Verona in northeast Italy.

While spumante (sparkling wine) often brings to mind a very sweet holiday wine (as in Asti), the Durella (aka Durello) grape in our Dama del Rovere, Brenton Durello, Vino Spumante Brut is favored for its high level of acidity.

Tasters describe a:
- “Delicate and slightly fruity characteristic”
- “The taste is dry, tangy, full-bodied”
- “Pairs well with cheese, fish, sushi” (italianwinelovers.it)
- “Fresh, easy going spumante, great for aperitivo”
- “Dry, crisp, thirst quenching”
- “Light acidity, not too sweet”
- “Good for mimosas” (vivino.com)
- “Durella wines tend to be reasonably light and delicate"
- "Floral, citrusy characters and mineral overtones”
- “Food matches for Durella include: Tempura-battered prawns” (wine searcher.com)
Alright! Enough with the temptation! We’re more than ready to un-cork. Here’s hoping you’ll select a bottle of bubbly and join our Sparkling Resolution as we toast February, day one. But, remember, do it soon! There are only 27 days remaining!

We purchased our bottle of Dama del Rovere, Brenton Durello, Vino Spumante Brut (12% ABV) from: City Liquors, 620 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 617-945-0095, Price: ~ $15

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Words: Ed Cherubino
Photography: © 2017 Penny & Ed Cherubino
February 1, 2017
Champagne Résonance from Marie-Courtin, Special Bubbles to Ring-In the New Year!
Although we toast the beginning of every new month with a glass of bubbly to remain true to Our Sparkling Resolution, we admittedly get a little more excited about the arrival of January. After all, greeting a new year definitely holds special significance and therefore (follow me here) calls for a bottle of “special” bubbles.

We hope you'll join Our Sparkling Resolution and have fun with it. There are no rules!

For instance, if you’re someone who thinks Champagne (or any sparkler) is ONLY for special occasions, consider the advice of Master Sommelier Andrea (Immer) Robinson in her book "Great Wine Made Simple: Straight Talk from a Master Sommelier":

"Get over it. Say this to yourself: 'I deserve to open a bottle of bubbly. I do not need an excuse. I do not have to deny myself and wait until some significant event comes along.' For me, if the day dawns, that is an occasion for Champagne."

Happy New Year!

Now More About Our New Year's Wine!

Say hello to Résonance, a Champagne from Marie-Courtin! This 100% Pinot Noir, biodynamically farmed, non-dosage cuvée has been getting some rave reviews for the last several years.

Here’s what critics are saying:

(The Vinguard/2013)
- “This Champagne has a firm chord of acidity that runs throughout.”
(Decanter)
- “… pungent depth of fruit and distinctly flinty minerality”
- “… demonstrates a remarkably elegant poise … with a refinement and discreet grace.”
- “Organically farmed Grower Champagne”
(Joli Vin Imports)
- “The N V (2012) Extra Brut Résonance is a real stand out”
- “Beautifully textured and generous”
- “offers terrific depth, with fewer of the hard edges these wines can sometimes show”
- “Dried pear, spice, mint and licorice flow through to the effortless, creamy finish”
(Just Grapes) (2013)
- “Résonance resoundingly discredits the austerity critics’ claims”
- “One of the most accessible, pure, fruity and fresh Champagnes I’ve had”
Sedimentary Wine (2011)

Résonance NV (2008)
- "Clear, light hay/sunshine yellow."
- "Dough, small red fruits, soil"
- "Medium bodied with lovely density and mid palate weight"
- "Plum skin, red apple and mineral"
- "Finished dry and long with pinot tinged extract. Delicious."
Antonio Galloni: 93 points: (2008) Extra Brut Resonance:
- “a brilliant, energetic wine … with gorgeous richness and depth”
- “Succulent apricots, peaches, flowers and crushed rocks are some of the many nuances
- “Chalky notes linger on the precise, beautifully articulated, eternal finish”
- “kept getting better and better with air”
- “It is a fabulous wine in every way. I loved it."
Polaner Selections
- “Résonance is fermented in stainless steel”
- “the grapes are all harvested by hand”
- “The wines are fermented with natural yeasts”
- “there is no dosage added upon disgorgement”
- “[Dominique] recommends that [Résonance] be served in traditional white wine glasses to allow for [its] development through increased aeration” ( As you can see in the photo above, we plan to do just that!)
Résonance Champagne Marie-Courtin Extra Brut Pinot Noir

(From Thomas Calder Selections)

Imported by: Vineyard Road Inc. Framingham, MA

ABV: 12%

Date of disgorgement: June 2016

We purchased our bottle of Résonance Champagne Marie-Courtin at City Liquors in Cambridge.

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Photos: ©2016 Penny & Ed Cherubino

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Although we toast the beginning of every new month with a glass of bubbly to remain true to Our Sparkling Resolution, we admittedly get a little more excited about the arrival of January. After all, greeting a new year definitely holds special significance and therefore (follow me here) calls for a bottle of “special” bubbles.

We hope you'll join Our Sparkling Resolution and have fun with it. There are no rules!

For instance, if you’re someone who thinks Champagne (or any sparkler) is ONLY for special occasions, consider the advice of Master Sommelier Andrea (Immer) Robinson in her book "Great Wine Made Simple: Straight Talk from a Master Sommelier":

"Get over it. Say this to yourself: 'I deserve to open a bottle of bubbly. I do not need an excuse. I do not have to deny myself and wait until some significant event comes along.' For me, if the day dawns, that is an occasion for Champagne."

Happy New Year!

Now More About Our New Year's Wine!

Say hello to Résonance, a Champagne from Marie-Courtin! This 100% Pinot Noir, biodynamically farmed, non-dosage cuvée has been getting some rave reviews for the last several years.

Here’s what critics are saying:

(The Vinguard/2013)
- “This Champagne has a firm chord of acidity that runs throughout.”
(Decanter)
- “… pungent depth of fruit and distinctly flinty minerality”
- “… demonstrates a remarkably elegant poise … with a refinement and discreet grace.”
- “Organically farmed Grower Champagne”
(Joli Vin Imports)
- “The N V (2012) Extra Brut Résonance is a real stand out”
- “Beautifully textured and generous”
- “offers terrific depth, with fewer of the hard edges these wines can sometimes show”
- “Dried pear, spice, mint and licorice flow through to the effortless, creamy finish”
(Just Grapes) (2013)
- “Résonance resoundingly discredits the austerity critics’ claims”
- “One of the most accessible, pure, fruity and fresh Champagnes I’ve had”
Sedimentary Wine (2011)

Résonance NV (2008)
- "Clear, light hay/sunshine yellow."
- "Dough, small red fruits, soil"
- "Medium bodied with lovely density and mid palate weight"
- "Plum skin, red apple and mineral"
- "Finished dry and long with pinot tinged extract. Delicious."
Antonio Galloni: 93 points: (2008) Extra Brut Resonance:
- “a brilliant, energetic wine … with gorgeous richness and depth”
- “Succulent apricots, peaches, flowers and crushed rocks are some of the many nuances
- “Chalky notes linger on the precise, beautifully articulated, eternal finish”
- “kept getting better and better with air”
- “It is a fabulous wine in every way. I loved it."
Polaner Selections
- “Résonance is fermented in stainless steel”
- “the grapes are all harvested by hand”
- “The wines are fermented with natural yeasts”
- “there is no dosage added upon disgorgement”
- “[Dominique] recommends that [Résonance] be served in traditional white wine glasses to allow for [its] development through increased aeration” ( As you can see in the photo above, we plan to do just that!)
Résonance Champagne Marie-Courtin Extra Brut Pinot Noir

(From Thomas Calder Selections)

Imported by: Vineyard Road Inc. Framingham, MA

ABV: 12%

Date of disgorgement: June 2016

We purchased our bottle of Résonance Champagne Marie-Courtin at City Liquors in Cambridge.

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And Our Sparkling Resolution Winner’s List

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Details:

Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photos: ©2016 Penny & Ed Cherubino

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September 2016 Sparkles with Tissot Crémant du Jura, an Easy Choice!
The easiest and most enjoyable job (if you can call it that) we’ve ever had is selecting a sparkling wine to celebrate the arrival of each and every new month (a.k.a. Our Sparkling Resolution).

Of course, since we’ve kept the streak alive for more than eight years (let’s see … that’s at least a hundred bottles of bubbly) and don’t feature wines we dislike, you might guess at times the challenge to pick another winner could become formidable.

All we can say is clear your mind of any such nonsense and focus instead on helping us ring in September with a sparkler of your choice. We’ve decided to go with the Stephane Tissot Crémant du Jura (a Crémant that’s about as close as you come to a “sure thing.”)

Here’s What Tasters Are Saying About This Sparkler:

K&L Wines …
- “This Stephane Tissot Cremant du Jura is an aromatic ringer for champagne …”
- “… stylish, mineral driven rendition of pinot noir and chardonnay”
- “… still manages to maintain a unique Jurassien personality – a little softer, more grapey, and redolent of almonds and spring flowers”
Down to Earth Wines …
- “… distinct expressions of Chardonnay … awesome Chardonnay based bubblies”
- “In complexity and sheer deliciousness, this is a quality/price superstar.”
- “50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 5% Poulsard, 5% Trousseau”
Renowned wine critic David Schildknecht …
- “… distinctly delicious and encouragingly affordable”
- “… texturally flattering”
- “… hint of citrus enlivens a modest finish”
- “… should be enjoyed in its youth."
Bénédicte and Stéphane Tissot …
- “Tasting: Bubble thin and delicate, it offers faîcheur (freshness) sparkling & elegant fruit”
- “Food Pairings: Aperitif, desserts …”
What we say about this Tissot Crémant …
- “Lemony, tart, nice acidity (not overdone)”
- “Bitter almond notes”
- “Has a very distinct voice all its own”
- “Palate cleansing”
- “Citrusy notes would match well with scallops, hot buttered lobster …”
- “Also should work with Thai, Asian food, fried clams …”
- “Has some weight to it”
We purchased our bottle of Tissot Crémant du Jura @ Gordon’s Fine Wines and Liquors, Boston (Listed here @ $19.99)

Here’s to September. Cheers!

Links:

Tissot Crémant du Jura Wines (The Wines) in French

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The Food Lover's Guide to Wine

The New Wine Lover's Companion

The Wine Bible

Details:

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Photography: © 2016 Penny & Ed Cherubino

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September 2016 Sparkles with Tissot Crémant du Jura, an Easy Choice!
The easiest and most enjoyable job (if you can call it that) we’ve ever had is selecting a sparkling wine to celebrate the arrival of each and every new month (a.k.a. Our Sparkling Resolution).

Of course, since we’ve kept the streak alive for more than eight years (let’s see … that’s at least a hundred bottles of bubbly) and don’t feature wines we dislike, you might guess at times the challenge to pick another winner could become formidable.

All we can say is clear your mind of any such nonsense and focus instead on helping us ring in September with a sparkler of your choice. We’ve decided to go with the Stephane Tissot Crémant du Jura (a Crémant that’s about as close as you come to a “sure thing.”)

Here’s What Tasters Are Saying About This Sparkler:

K&L Wines …
- “This Stephane Tissot Cremant du Jura is an aromatic ringer for champagne …”
- “… stylish, mineral driven rendition of pinot noir and chardonnay”
- “… still manages to maintain a unique Jurassien personality – a little softer, more grapey, and redolent of almonds and spring flowers”
Down to Earth Wines …
- “… distinct expressions of Chardonnay … awesome Chardonnay based bubblies”
- “In complexity and sheer deliciousness, this is a quality/price superstar.”
- “50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 5% Poulsard, 5% Trousseau”
Renowned wine critic David Schildknecht …
- “… distinctly delicious and encouragingly affordable”
- “… texturally flattering”
- “… hint of citrus enlivens a modest finish”
- “… should be enjoyed in its youth."
Bénédicte and Stéphane Tissot …
- “Tasting: Bubble thin and delicate, it offers faîcheur (freshness) sparkling & elegant fruit”
- “Food Pairings: Aperitif, desserts …”
What we say about this Tissot Crémant …
- “Lemony, tart, nice acidity (not overdone)”
- “Bitter almond notes”
- “Has a very distinct voice all its own”
- “Palate cleansing”
- “Citrusy notes would match well with scallops, hot buttered lobster …”
- “Also should work with Thai, Asian food, fried clams …”
- “Has some weight to it”
We purchased our bottle of Tissot Crémant du Jura @ Gordon’s Fine Wines and Liquors, Boston (Listed here @ $19.99)

Here’s to September. Cheers!

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