This lovely, classic French Champagne is quite the value of the season, and it won’t be around long. Elegant and creamy, it offers subtle green apple, pear, and citrusy notes with toasty nuances. Wonderful for a holiday brunch or New Year’s Eve celebration, no one would dream you paid so little for it. Available at 15 Degrees C for $26 and at BevMo! for $29.99 (they will price match). It will provide an awesome pairing with chilled shellfish, smoked salmon, or Dungeness crab cakes. It’s perfect for toasting any special moment, so make it a truly happy New Year with Champagne!
This article appears in Dec 24-31, 2009.