Haton et Filles: René Haton

Haton et Filles: René Haton

René Haton

Haton et Filles | Brut

First Sunday of Advent. Got up later than usual, and somehow everyone was in the mood for something hearty.

But Sunday without breakfast? Not happening.

So we made shakshuka. And champagne at ten o'clock goes perfectly with that, right?

So I quickly brought the "René Haton" to temperature...

The first sip: bright, fresh, charming, but with 9g dosage, almost a touch too round for my taste at this time of day.

And then the first spoonful of shakshuka: tomato, chili, bell pepper, garlic, the gentle sweetness of onion and that soft, creamy egg.

This is where the champagne came alive. The dosage suddenly became part of the dish, embedded in the spices, carried by the tomato, cushioned by the egg. The acidity of the Chardonnay lifted everything, the perlage and texture perfectly complemented it all.

Tasting Notes

Bright, fresh and charming with a certain roundness from the 9g dosage. Interesting on its own, but only reveals its full potential when paired with spicy food.

Details

Producer Haton et Filles
Cuvée René Haton
Category Brut
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Terroir Premier Cru
Style Brut, Grower Champagne
Highlights 100% Chardonnay, 1er Cru, Food-pairing talent, fresh acidity

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