Previously we recommended the Rose by Albemarle:
http://www.whomyouknow.com/2010/05/champagne-wishes-whom-you-know-highly.html
and previous to that, we told you about how we first heard of Patricia and Albemarle through our friends at Sotheby's:
http://www.whomyouknow.com/2010/02/sothebys-to-auction-collection-of.html
Today, to celebrate the first official Friday of summer, we introduce and recommend to you the KLUGE SP BLANC DE BLANC 2007! It is a burst of freshness and invigoration to your summer senses, and it is American!
Kluge winemaker and consultant Laurent Champs (owner and Champagne Master at Vilmart et Cie in Champagne, France) made this méthode traditionelle sparkling wine from Kluge Estate’s best Chardonnay grapes. The grapes were hand-picked in small baskets and pressed gently using a Champagne press. Only the cuvée (first press) was fermented in stainless steel tanks. After bottling, the wine was aged on its lees for over 22 months to gain more complexity. A very low dosage was added at disgorging to complement the wine’s freshness. All of these exacting measures taken have collectively made KLUGE SP BLANC DE BLANC 2007 a winner among our highly recommended selections in Champagne Wishes.
Rich, creamy, with a bright acidity, this sparkling wine boasts great minerality balanced with a floral nose that hints at lemon custard and pears. It is light for the season and it is great for celebrating everyday and extraordinary occasions. It finishes with crisp notes of citrus and subtle hints of pastries and almonds. Overall a perfectly balanced, exuberant bubbly.
100% Chardonnay $28
Case Production
1700
Pairing Recommendations
Patricia Kluge’s philosophy on sparkling wine is that it is not just for celebrations, but for all of life’s special moments! The elegance and acid of this sparkler make it the perfect accompaniment for seafood, sushi, duck and turkey. And of course, Peachy Deegan loves it most with crabcakes!
