This is a low-intervention Bordeaux. It has also been fermented in stainless steel, and then aged in large barrels (500 litres), which are larger than the usual barriques (c. 225 litres) used in Bordeaux. Both of these mean that there should be less oak influence than usual in a Bordeaux. In the glass: Ruby, clear, […]
Category: France
Champagne Nicolas de Montbart Brut, NV, Champagne, France.
This time, I’m looking at the wine of one of my favourite comfort food pairings: Grilled cheese and cheap champagne. Preferably drunk out of a mug. The champagne doesn’t need to be cheap, mind. But when I’m in the mood for this sort of pairing, the cheaper stuff works just fine. If you are British, […]