Palmes d'Or 2008 and 2 flûtes

The Palmes d'Or 2008 from Nicolas Feuillatte is made of 95 per cent grands crus, with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in equal parts. Cellar master Guillaume Roffaien has reinterpreted the cuvée for this vintage. Almost ten years of ageing have given it aromatic intensity: you find white fruit, almonds and apricots, along with freshness and minerality. The vintage is seen as one of slow build-up that will open up further still. The set includes a small booklet and two glasses from the Black Pearl series.

Serve the champagne at 10 to 12 °C. The two flutes from the set suit its first appearance, and a further white wine glass helps if you want to follow the aromas more closely. Foie gras, salmon gravlax or truffle make good accompaniments.