NV Champagne Chartogne-Taillet Cuvee "Saint Anne" Extra Brut

Region: Champagne, France Varietal: 50% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Meunier Tasting Notes: "Even parts of chardonnay and pinot noir naturally fermented in a combination of stainless steel and wood, this has a beautifully pure and fresh nose with almonds, brioche, lemon, chalky stony aromas, light rose, vanilla and strawberry. Beautifully nuanced and detailed palate with a super fine thread of acidity that fuses perfectly ripe fruit that is coated in a sheen of very smooth polished tannins. Delicate, seamless and long, crisp apple finish. Drink now." - James Suckling Pairing: Fried Chicken, oysters, and caviar are all common recommendations, but my personal favorite is a great bag of potato chips to dip in this Caramelized Onion Dip With Frizzled Leeks by Mark Bittman. A tip from this American girl…add bacon! About: The Champagne appellation d'origine contrôlée, whose perimeter is defined by legislation enacted in 1927, covers some 34,300 hectares and encompasses 319 villages,