De Venoge: Cordon Bleu Brut

De Venoge: Cordon Bleu Brut

Cordon Bleu Brut

De Venoge | Brut

Wurst salad & Champagne. Why not?

Wurst salad & Champagne. Why not? Evening kept nice and classic: finely sliced wurst salad with vinegar, oil, red onions, and the Cordon Bleu Brut alongside. Sounds like two different worlds at first, but works surprisingly well: The champagne brings freshness, structure and elegance that perfectly balances 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: 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 usually the sweet spot 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 balances 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 Assemblage of multiple Champagne vineyards
Style Brut
Highlights floral, buttery, mineral, bread crust
Pairs with Cheese, Charcuterie

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