Brut Nature

Lallier's Brut Nature does without any added dosage and so shows particularly clearly what is in the cuvée. It consists of 80 per cent vintage wine and 20 per cent reserve wine, with 62 per cent Pinot Noir and 38 per cent Chardonnay. In the glass it glows golden. The nose recalls citrus fruit and white blossom, with faint honeyed notes hinting at maturity. On the palate it is taut and open, the creamy perlage rounding it off without making it soft.

Because of its directness, it suits savoury dishes better than sweet ones, such as seafood, white fish or poultry. Serve it at 8 to 10 °C in a white wine glass with a little volume. A champagne for anyone who prefers precision to dosage.