The wine shows straw-pale yellow with consistent small bubbles. On the nose it is very yeasty, with tropical fruits, like banana bread with a pineapple topping. It is more tart on the attack, leading with soft lime and clementines. It softens to more tropical flavors on the mid-palate, all over a yeasty Zweiback (that’s not a wine, BTW) background, with mango and fried banana. Acids add crispness. The finish is mid-length, trending back toward the citrus flavors. Drink with escargot. Recommended.
WHO: J. J. Vincent et Fils
WHAT: Chardonnay (sparkling)
WHERE: Burgundy, France
WHEN: N.V.
HOW MUCH: $17 (Media sample)
