Philipponnat Champagne Grand Cru "1522" Brut (2007) 750 ML

Producer's Notes: About 65% Pinot Noir and 35% Chardonnay. The Pinot Noir comes from our vineyard at “Le Léon” in Ay, and the Chardonnay from Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger. Deep, bright gold in colour. Fine bubbles form a persistent ring. The nose is initially expressive and open, mingling generous notes of warm bread and honey. A superb richness comes through in notes of honey, caramelised mirabelle plums and a hint of vanilla. The finish is tangy, which is typical of this vintage. The very dry character of this extra brut cuvée makes it a superb accompaniment to seafood and poached or grilled fish. Its dryness contrasts well with the fattiness of poultry such as capon. An even bolder match can be made with caviar, or very spicy dishes such as an Indian tandoori. However, it should not be paired with sweet and sour or sugary dishes. Cuvée 1552 is wonderfully full-bodied, making it an excellent champagne to accompany haute cuisine.