Champagne Piollot 'Champs Rayés' Brut Nature, Base 2017 allagash bay laurel

bay laurel

tart cranberry palate

the wine's silky texture and slightly bitter aftertaste make it perfect for pairing with difficult dishes like artichokes or sweet and savory options like veal stew with orange

taking on an acidulous character

It is a Makgeolli (cloudy rice brew) made with red yeast rice where this brew gets its bright crimson color

Champagne Piollot 'Champs Rayés' Brut Nature, Base 2017 allagash bay laurelThis is 100% Chardonnay. Champs Rays means 'Striped Field' and refers to the two veins of marly clay soil that run through the vineyard. The juice gets aged in oak barrels and sits on the lees for a whopping 6 years prior to release. It is incredibly dry and textured with wonderful expressive aromas of honeyed brioche. We would enjoy this with oyster crudo with a Champagne mignonette: In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, peppercorns, and shallots.