Raressence 2006

Raressence 2006 is the vintage cuvée of Beaumont des Crayères. It is vinified in oak barrels and made exclusively from the coeur de cuvée, the best part of the pressed juice. The blend is 65 per cent Chardonnay, 30 per cent Pinot Noir and 5 per cent Meunier. The mousse is fine, the nose fresh.

On the palate the champagne is balanced and finely drawn. Toasted almonds and yellow fruit shape the picture, and the finish is elegant. The oak gives it depth without masking the freshness. At table it suits, for example, veal fillet in a Parmesan crust. Serve it at 10 to 12 °C in a large white wine glass so the aromas can open up.