Waitrose Blanc de Noirs Brut NV
Back on great form this succulent, apple tarte tatin fizz is simply a delightfully moreish drink. Made for Waitrose by Alexandre Bonnet which is based in Les Riceys, the largest single cru in the Champagne appellation, it shows how good Pinot Noir from the Côte des Bars can be — for those that didn’t already know and haven’t tasted such excellent examples as those made in this southernmost part of Champagne by the likes of Michel Drappier, Serge Mathieu, Fleury and Devaux, to name but four.
This 100% Pinot Noir Blanc de Noirs is all based on the 2014 harvest, and the mellowness and savoury notes from this extra lees ageing — time in the bottle that’s usually only given to vintage champagne — show to good effect. A great gift for Fathers’ Day next Sunday or any other day for that matter and you can buy it currently for under £20 a bottle.
Waitrose Blanc de Noirs down from £22.99 to £18.39.