Vieilles Vignes Millésime 2013
Paul Hazard | Rosé | Vintage 2013
A platter full of oysters on ice – and the question: Which champagne goes with it?
Paul Hazard – Vieilles Vignes – Millésime 2013.
• Assemblage: 57% Meunier, 23% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir • Dosage: 0.4 g/l • Expression: fresh wood influence, white fruits, slightly bitter-fresh notes • Winemaker's recommendation: Oysters
Paired with Gillardeau oysters and three homemade vinaigrettes:
- Classic Mignonette – shallots & red wine vinegar
- Citrus-Tabasco vinaigrette – nicely spicy, with lime & apple cider vinegar
- Soy-lime vinaigrette – Japanese inspired
I also enjoy some oysters completely pure – with a little splash of champagne right into the shell. Simple, salty, fresh – and somehow just right.
The champagne isn't a classic pairing – but it's a perfect counterbalance: Soft, deep, with a delicate floral note – and enough structure to stand up to saltiness, citrus freshness and spice.
The combination is bold, but rewarding. A nice reminder that champagne doesn't always have to be a perfect match – sometimes it can just be different than you'd expect.
Tasting Notes
Soft and deep with a delicate floral note, shows fresh wood influence, white fruits and slightly bitter-fresh notes. Enough structure to handle saltiness, citrus freshness and spice.
Ein lauer Sommerabend, eine Platte voller Austern auf Eis. Drei Vinaigrettes standen bereit – aber ich war mir nicht sicher, welcher Champagner dazu…
Details
| Producer | Paul Hazard |
| Cuvée | Vieilles Vignes Millésime 2013 |
| Vintage | 2013 |
| Category | Rosé |
| Grape Varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier |
| Terroir | — |
| Style | Brut, Grower Champagne |
| Highlights | white fruits, floral note, wood influence, structured |
| Pairs with | Oysters |