NV Champagne Paul Dethune Ambonnay Grand Cru Brut

From: Champagne, FranceBlend: 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay Taste: Seriously, get ready to be impressed. Rich yet lithe, this gorgeous champagne is our favorite bubbly to serve. Lovers of lean, mineral sparkling wines will adore the nervy, taut, citrus, white fruit (Asian pear, white peach) and ginger essence, while fans of rich, toasty champagne will flip out over the “brioche baking in your oven,” lemon cream, and elegant, tiny bubbles vibe. Balanced, chiseled, and delicious, this under $70/bottle champagne easily outperforms more recognizable champagne houses that charge much more— we won’t mention any names here. The only downside to this champagne is that this family doesn’t make much wine, so get it while you can. Pairing: Roasted poultry, soft cheeses, seafood and anything fried are our go-to’s for pairing with this champagne. For poultry, go with simple, classic recipes but don’t skimp on the quality! Go to your local butcher; you’ll absolutely notice the difference. In the ch