{"id":1022,"date":"2015-12-29T09:33:00","date_gmt":"2015-12-29T09:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=1022"},"modified":"2015-12-29T09:33:00","modified_gmt":"2015-12-29T09:33:00","slug":"ready-for-the-big-first-with-champagne-mouzon-leroux-lineffable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=1022","title":{"rendered":"Ready for the Big First with Champagne Mouzon Leroux L’ineffable"},"content":{"rendered":"

We pop the cork on a bottle of bubbly at the start of every month of every year as part of our Sparkling Resolution. And while it always puts us in a festive mood, we have to admit that selecting a wine for New Year\u2019s Eve<\/a> does have an extra special feel (and often cost) to it.<\/p>\n

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But, we\u2019re always confident that getting ready for the Big First is worth the price of admission. And, besides, the search is a fun part of the lead-up to such a momentous celebration.<\/span><\/p>\n

Penny Tells How She Found Our Selection<\/strong><\/p>\n

I found this grower Champagne<\/a> with the help of the community at Boston Chowhound<\/a>. <\/span>One of our favorite food scouts MC Slim JB<\/a><\/span> posted, \u201cFavorite Boston-area wine shops for Champagne?\u201d<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

A great discussion of Champagne followed and I was so pleased to be able to give back to the person who had found so much great food for us <\/span>over the ye<\/span>ars. As often happens, when you give something out into the world, something good comes back to you. I<\/span>n this case, it was the recommendation of Federal Wine & Spirits<\/a><\/span> as a source of great Champagne. <\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve used and recommended this shop as a place to buy spirits for years but had not ventured downstairs to the wine section. Since I happened to be downtown running errands, I did just that and found another generous wine mentor, Len Rothenberg, to add to our continuing education on the topic.<\/span><\/p>\n

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He asked great questions. What type of Champagne do we enjoy? What are some of the grower Champagnes we've had? Price range? <\/span><\/p>\n

He then consulted his computer inventory and came up with a short list of three grower Champagnes he had in stock. Next, he walked me through the choices to come up with Champagne Mouzon Leroux et Fils L'ineffable as the one he felt was ready to drink now and fit the taste profile I\u2019d given him. <\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, he gave me his card and asked if I would give him feedback on his choice. I call that getting to know the customer!<\/span><\/p>\n

It was a great experience and I will be visiting more often to buy wines there. <\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ll update you on our bottle of Champagne L'ineffable after we\u2019ve toasted 2016 with it!<\/span><\/p>\n

Related Posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s more about Our Sparkling Resolution<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

And, Our Sparkling Resolution Winner\u2019s List<\/a> (Since this is a category this post may appear at the top. Just scroll down for more.)<\/span><\/p>\n

A Few of Our Favorite Gifts for Wine Lovers<\/a><\/p>\n

Want to learn more about wine? Remember to click over to Amazon<\/a>\"\" from here to support this site! Here are three of our favorite wine books.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Food Lover's Guide to Wine<\/a>\"\"
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The New Wine Lover's Companion<\/a>\"\" <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The Wine Bible<\/a>\"\" <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n