Avize Champ Cain 2004

Champ Caïn is a single plot in Avize, planted exclusively with Chardonnay in 1962. Jacquesson, founded in Dizy in 1798, makes a pure single-vineyard champagne here, with origin and vintage at the centre. Only 9102 bottles were produced of the 2004, so availability is limited.

From a blanc de blancs from Avize you can expect tension, chalkiness and fine citrus fruit, with brioche and nut notes arriving as it matures. Serve it at 10 to 12 degrees in a wide white wine glass that gives the aromas room. It suits scallops, poached turbot or aged Comté, and it also deserves an evening all to itself. Each bottle is supplied in its own gift box.