Brut 2008

The Brut 2008 from Charles Collin is made from equal parts Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The vintage is considered one of the best of recent years, and you can taste it. On the nose, the Pinot Noir leads with cherry plum, cherry and candied apricot, joined by the sweet, floral notes of the Chardonnay.

On the palate the champagne is complex and powerful, with the ripeness of full fruit. In the glass it opens up more and more, so give it time. After 8 to 10 years of ageing it feels elegant and powerful at once. It works as an aperitif but shows itself especially well at the table, with foie gras or game, for instance. Serve it at 10 to 12 degrees in a large white wine glass.