Secret Boisé 2015
Veuve Olivier et Fils | Blanc de Blancs | Vintage 2015
Last night I spontaneously turned leftover meatballs from lunch into burgers – Mediterranean meatballs, a slice of cheddar, red onion, jalapeños, tomato, some chili burger sauce, and a dollop of sour cream. Wild combination – but it worked surprisingly well.
Paired it with the Secret Boisé from Veuve Olivier et Fils.
I hadn't really looked into the specs of the bottle beforehand (they're not that easy to find online anyway), so I was all the more surprised by how perfectly it matched: powerful, complex, and at the same time fresh enough to balance the spiciness of the burger.
Tasting Notes
A Blanc de Blancs with citrus freshness and honey aromas that brings depth and punch through wood aging. Despite the complexity, an appetizing aperitif.
Aus den übrig gebliebenen Fleischbällchen vom Mittagessen wurden gestern Abend spontane Burger gebaut – mediterrane Meatballs, eine Scheibe Cheddar,…
Details
| Producer | Veuve Olivier et Fils |
| Cuvée | Secret Boisé |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Category | Blanc de Blancs |
| Grape Varieties | Chardonnay |
| Terroir | Vallée de la Marne |
| Style | Vintage |
| Highlights | Citrus freshness, honey, wood aging, depth |
| Pairs with | Aperitif |