Cuvée Spéciale 2017
G. Tribaut | Brut | Vintage 2017
The Cuvée Spéciale from G. Tribaut works excellently as a companion to hearty, rustic dishes – like a creamy pumpkin soup with a trio of cheese bread variations.
The breads were simple but fantastic: lightly toasted bread, baked in the oven with cheese – one with Parmesan, one with Roquefort with a touch of "Miel du Vignoble" from , and one with Grès Champenois, very lightly peppered.
Visually compared to the pumpkin soup, not a highlight – but culinarily really strong.
The champagne proved to be an ideal companion: fine structure, slightly aged notes, subtle brioche warmth – it beautifully caught the sweetness of the pumpkin and carried the breads, especially with the Parmesan and Grès Champenois.
With the Roquefort, however, that was the limit – the champagne couldn't stand up to that power - but that was pretty much clear beforehand. So I just ate the breads at the end.
A wine that works exactly where many champagnes would be too elegant – charming, but not tame.
Tasting Notes
Fine structure with slightly aged notes and subtle brioche warmth. A charming champagne that isn't too elegant and pairs well with hearty dishes.
Gestern Abend gab’s eine Kombination, die fast zufällig entstanden ist – und trotzdem perfekt gepasst hat. Zur cremigen Kürbissuppe und einem Trio…
Details
| Producer | G. Tribaut |
| Cuvée | Cuvée Spéciale |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Category | Brut |
| Grape Varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
| Terroir | Premier Cru, Montagne de Reims |
| Style | Brut, Grower Champagne |
| Highlights | Brioche, aged notes, fine structure, food-pairing strength |
| Pairs with | Cheese |
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Gestern Abend gab’s eine Kombination, die fast zufällig entstanden ist – und trotzdem perfekt gepasst hat. Zur cremigen Kürbissuppe und einem Trio…