Lete-Vautrain Champagne Brut Cote 204 NV 37.5clThis is a Champagne from a small producer with vineyards based around the town of Ch Thierry and neighbouring village Essomes sur Marne. They farm from only 8 hectares. This is a combination of the lighter variety Pinot Meunier, topped up with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Champagne is as much about soil as sparkle. The three classic varieties of the region Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay each finds its own favoured spot to flourish. Pinot

The chances are it didn't originally contain a wine this good

The resulting wine ages in for 12 years in contact with the air in Jerez de la Frontera

It finds its perfect pairing with cured meats

Chardonnay makes up the lions share providing the floral

this is a Pinot Noir with dazzling aromatics and a rich silky palate

Seafood has found a new best friend

resulting in a fresh and impeccably balanced wine with impressive length

exploring techniques such as skin contact

cedar and new leather on the nose

Gold colour

spicy fruit and white pepper

it lingers on the palate with a soft and balanced finish