{"id":1823,"date":"2014-04-01T10:10:00","date_gmt":"2014-04-01T10:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=1823"},"modified":"2014-04-01T10:10:00","modified_gmt":"2014-04-01T10:10:00","slug":"doubling-up-on-april-bubbles-with-val-de-mer-cremant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=1823","title":{"rendered":"Doubling-Up on April Bubbles with Val de Mer Cr\u00e9mant"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Toasting the arrival of a new month is always more fun if you double-up on the bubbles! And with a bottle (or two) of Val de Mer Cr\u00e9mant de Bourgogne<\/a>, you won\u2019t be disappointed.<\/p>\n

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This lively sparkler is the creation of Patrick Piuze<\/a> who\u2019s been making quite a name for himself in Chablis. This exacting winemaker uses hand-harvested grapes that are fermented and aged in stainless steel without the added dosage.<\/p>\n

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We liked this cr\u00e9mant\u2019s clean, crisp quality with a hint of green pear. The 100% Chardonnay comes through with a simplicity and purity without the distraction of oak. This wine could win over even a member of the ABC (Anything But Chardonnay) Club!<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s what other tasters say about Val de Mer Cr\u00e9mant de Bourgogne \u2026<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis sparkler is loaded with chalky minerality and has a bright snappy style that makes it a perfect aperitif bubbly.\u201d (K&L Wines) <\/a><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe palate is bright, fresh, and crisp, showing those apple notes with a dry sage edge to the finish.\u201d It \u201c…goes well with all cocktail party snacks, especially smoked salmon canap\u00e9s and baked brie.\u201d (Astor Wine & Spirits)<\/a><\/p>\n

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We liked this French bubbly with a kielbasa & cabbage dish and a stack of our new favorite Sardinian Parchment Crackers (more on those, here<\/a>). Our list of possible food pairings is growing, but the month is young.<\/p>\n

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We\u2019re beginning April with a winning sparkler and a positive attitude that spring is finally here to stay. And should there be a wrinkle or two along the way, we always have a spare bottle of bubbles to keep our spirits high. Cheers!<\/p>\n

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We purchased out bottles of Cremant de Bourgogne Val de Mer at Bauer Wine & Spirits ($16.99)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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