Wines by the Glass

Question 1

Champagne, Taittinger ‘La Brut Francaise’, Reims, France NV

Answer 1

$23 blend of 30 Chardonnay grapes and Pinot noir

40% 60% 90pts. Heavy Chardonnay driven. Elegant. Zesty fruits and mineral flavors.

Question 2

Champagne, Perrier-Jouet ‘Grand Brut’ Reims, France NV

Answer 2

$30 floral fruity fragrances yellow fruit and fresh fruits. Side notes of vanilla and butter. Cherry plum, lemon and bergamot and orange emerge. Butter Madeline cakes and vanilla sugar. Grapefruit white peaches and green pears. Apples and green hazelnuts round off the taste.

Question 3

Champagne Louis Roederer ‘Brut Premiere’, Reims, France NV

Answer 3

$28 houses flagship multi vintage champagne. Fresh fruitful thoughtfulness, a little bit dryer bright fruit and crisp acidity.

Question 4

Champagne, Paul Laurent ‘cuvée de fondateur’, Brut, Vallee de la Marne France. NV

Answer 4

$23 A blend of 80% Pinot noir and 20% Chardonnay the predominance of the Pinot noir grape is apparent in the bright berry fruit aromas and rich mouth filling textures. Long clean finish.

Question 5

Rosé Champagne, Perrier-Jouet, ‘Blason Rose’, Brut, Reims, France NV

Answer 5

$55. Color medium salmon with copper highlights. Aromas of ripe strawberry and bright red raspberry, with spice notes of Hawaiian pink ginger, mandarin orange and honey with a touch of earthiness. Great with smokes salmon or shellfish. Roasted peasant breast or venison truffles or wild pork.