Blanc de Noirs

The Blanc de Noirs from Montaudon is made entirely from Pinot Noir, 23 per cent of it reserve wines. The house has been based in Reims since 1891. On the nose, fresh red fruit meets riper notes of dried nuts and a hint of brioche.

On the palate it is fleshy, with echoes of praline and hazelnut, yet it stays fresh. The finish is rich and round. This fullness calls for food with some weight: stuffed goose or foie gras are the recommended partners. Serve it at 10 to 12 °C in a rounded white wine glass, which brings the fruit and the nutty notes together nicely.