De Venoge — Cordon Bleu Brut

Cordon Bleu Brut

De Venoge | Brut

Wurstsalat & Champagne. Why not?

Wurstsalat & Champagne. Why not? Evening, keeping it classic: finely sliced wurstsalat with vinegar, oil, red onions – and with it the – Cordon Bleu Brut. Sounds like two different worlds at first – but works surprisingly well: The champagne brings freshness, structure and elegance that perfectly balance the fat content and spice of the salad. Floral notes, some butter, a hint of bread crust – and a pleasantly mineral finish. Facts: 50% Pinot Noir 25% Meunier 25% Chardonnay Aging time: 3 years on the lees Dosage: 6.1 g/l Maison De Venoge – founded 1837 in Épernay Drunk from the – Gold Edition, since I couldn't really gauge this combo and this glass is actually always the golden middle between too bulbous and too narrow. And yes, sometimes contrast is the best: butcher shop meets Maison

Sounds like two different worlds at first – but works surprisingly well: The champagne brings freshness, structure and elegance that perfectly balance the fat content and spice of the salad. Floral notes, some butter, a hint of bread crust – and a pleasantly mineral finish.

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Tasting Notes

Floral notes with some butter and a hint of bread crust, plus a pleasantly mineral finish. Freshness and structure define this elegant champagne.

Details

Producer De Venoge
Cuvée Cordon Bleu Brut
Category Brut
Grape Varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Terroir
Style Brut
Highlights floral, buttery, mineral, bread crust
Pairs with Cheese, Charcuterie

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