Velvet

Velvet by Konrat is a champagne for those who deliberately seek out sweetness. At 60 g/l it is clearly dosed and feels syrupy and soft. The cuvée comes from old vines: 60% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, 10% Meunier. 70% of the wines mature in oak barrels. The bubbles are fine and persistent. With only 653 bottles made, it remains a rarity.

On the nose, white pepper meets brioche. On the palate pineapple and candied banana unfold, and the sweetness lingers on the finish. Candied citrus fruit keeps it fresh all the same, and the high proportion of Chardonnay gives it elegance. It is well suited to laying down. Try it with truffled dark chocolate, pan-fried foie gras with mango chutney or blue-veined cheese. Serve it well chilled at about 6 to 8°C, ideally in a white wine glass.