Cuvée du Cinquantenaire Blanc de Blancs

The Cuvée du Cinquantenaire from Veuve J. Lanaud is a blanc de blancs made from pure Chardonnay. It is meant to show its terroir and is offered in a clear bottle, through which you can see the golden colour before you pour. At the Feminalise competition in Beaune in 2001 it was awarded a gold medal.

In the glass, delicate aromas of exotic fruit and citrus appear. The champagne is very approachable and easy to drink without seeming arbitrary. Serve it at 8 to 10°C in a tulip glass. It works well as an aperitif, and also with shellfish, grilled fish or light starters, where the citrus freshness supports the flavour.