Beguiling Blanc de Blancs - Pierre Moncuit

Every single champagne said hello, nice to meet you, where have you been? I can show you incredible things (Taylor Swift must have tasted the Blanc de Blancs from Pierre Moncuit)

Pierre Moncuit - Champagne Grand Cru Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs 2010

Grand Cru chardonnay reigns supreme queen in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger in the Cote des Blancs, Nicole Moncuit owns some of the oldest vines, average age of 45 years and some much older. Tracing their grape grower history back to the 19 century, this family grower producer (since 1977) are run by Nicole along with her brother Yves. A 100% Chardonnay champagne champion, they never blend different mineral rich villages in order to keep each of the 4 distinct BdB champagnes unique. In addition, their champagnes are always produced from a single vintage (no reserve wines) in order to preserve the expression of that vintages characteristics as well as only using stainless steel for fermentation. This lovely was 8 years on the lees, Disgorged 11/2018

A distinctive sparkling golden hue with a glistening stream of fine bubbles.

The aromas of citrus and orchard fruit are complemented with honeysuckle, smoky minerals and toasty brioche. Imagine baked apple, lemon curd, quince, melon, the toastiness of brioche, nuts and burnt honey and finishes on dusty chalky minerals and zesty candied ginger.

It has flair, a precision, electric chalky minerality and acidity that are in the forefront with the youthful fruit holding its hand a step back. Just brilliant in all senses.

Paired with a stunning roasted flounder stuffed with crab and golden mashed potatoes. Yum is all I can say.