Les Echansons Grand Cru 2012

Les Echansons 2012 is made by Mailly Grand Cru only in the best vintages. The blend relies on wines with good ageing potential: 75 per cent powerful Pinot Noir, plus 25 per cent Chardonnay, which adds finesse and length. The nose shows ripe fruit and pastry.

On the palate it is rich and silky, carried by a precise minerality. This is a champagne for the table: crayfish ravioli, seared foie gras, scallops with truffles or poularde de Bresse with morels make fitting partners. Serve it at 10 to 12 °C in a large white wine glass that gives its fullness room. Production is limited, and every bottle is numbered and comes in a gift box.