Extra-Brut

Pannier bottles this champagne with a very low dosage. In an Extra Brut there is little sugar for the wine to hide behind, so freshness and purity show without make-up. The house is based in Château-Thierry in the Marne Valley, where Pinot Meunier plays an important role. The retailer's listing gives no details on the grape composition of this cuvée.

In the glass it shows a pale gold and a restrained bouquet. On the palate come minerality and a fruity aftertaste, with a taut, clear structure. That makes it a good aperitif, and it also goes well with oysters, shellfish and steamed fish. Serve it at 8 to 10 °C in a white wine glass or a tulip, so the delicate aromas can open up.