Happy New Year from New Castle of the Pope! The blog has been a little quite lately, but we have a plan to end that, so check back often! Celebrate the new decade throughout January with some champagne, our wine of the month.THE STATS:
Vineyard: Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
Vintage: none
Region: Champagne, France
Kind: Champagne
Varietal: Pino Noir, Chardonnay
Price: approx $40
THE BOUQUET:
Champagne seemed to be the order of the night and this one is sought after. Yellow label, as it is affectionately called by those who know it best, represents the best of Champagne. It more than punches its weight and is appreciable by amateurs and professionals alike. The bouquet is classic Champagne, slight toast and stoniness with a hint of the ripe apples to come.
THE PALETTE:
Ripe green apples and a smooth creamy finish
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:
Friends. New Years Eve. Hotel room. Enough said?
Cheers!
