NV Champagne R. Dumont Solera Reserve, Aube, 100% Chardonnay, Solera

From: Aube, Champagne, France Blend: 100% Chardonnay Taste: The Dumont Solera Reserve is a unique Champagne made using the solera method, now more commonly known as “perpetual reserve” (and for about 20 vintages!).  This means that this Champagne is the result of adding young wine to a tank containing older wine (⅓ of which is removed for bottling each year), which gives it an evolving complexity but renewed freshness.  It is toasty and savory with bright notes of citrus custard and lemon confit brioche richness, with only a very tiny amount of dosage. It has a gorgeous palate with energetic, tiny bubbles that taper into a lengthy, refined finish where all those citrus and toast notes linger majestically.  Pairing: Enjoy this champagne with sunrise, sunset & anytime in between. You don't necessarily need food, but anything that pairs well with Champagne pairs well with Solera Champagne – fried chicken, caviar and potato chips, oysters. The acidity and bubbles balance out rich foods