Extra-Brut

Here Pannier bottles a champagne with a very low dosage. In an Extra Brut the wine has little sugar to hide behind, and it shows its freshness and purity undisguised. 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 unfold.