Champagne Piollot 'Champs Rayés' Brut Nature, Base 2017 allagash taking on an acidulous character

taking on an acidulous character

this wine has plenty of red fruit and earthy flavors or go around

and a bit fuller structure due to the skin contact

tart cranberry palate

Brewed with 100% Centennial hops from the Pacific Northwest and named after the Two Hearted River in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Champagne Piollot 'Champs Rayés' Brut Nature, Base 2017 allagash taking on an acidulous characterThis is 100% Chardonnay. Champs Rays means 'Striped Field' and refers to the two veins of marly clay soil that run through the vineyard. The juice gets aged in oak barrels and sits on the lees for a whopping 6 years prior to release. It is incredibly dry and textured with wonderful expressive aromas of honeyed brioche. We would enjoy this with oyster crudo with a Champagne mignonette: In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, peppercorns, and shallots.