Bruno Michel Champagne and Kaluga and White Sturgeon Caviar

2002 Bruno Michel Blanc de Blancs Champagne Paired with Kaluga Hybrid Caviar and White Sturgeon Caviar

Background

The champagne is 100% of the Chardonnay grape. The Chardonnay grapes are grown in the Premier Cru Les Brousses vineyard in Pierry. This is a very small village 2km south of Epernay. You will find this name located on the bottom of the foil wrapping on the bottle.

The champagne has a brilliant golden color with tiny streaming bubbles. These tiny bubbles bring an explosion of floralness that surrounds your glass, There are aromas of orange blossoms with some salty minerality and a touch of  brioche sweetness. On the palate you sense the slight oxidation with the citrus, toasted brioche and soft caramel. The finish is long with citrus, caramel, mineral notes and an acidity level that keeps it balanced.

Lady Elena Caviar Pairing

The 8th Pearl Caviar (Kaluga Hybrid Sturgeon): The caviar neutralizes the fruit of the champagne but there is lingering soft caramel in the background with some chalk notes in this clean finish.. A great caviar and champagne pairing.

Americana Caviar (White Sturgeon): The caviar brings out the citrus and brioche of the champagne and blends in the nuttiness of the caviar. A great caviar and champagne pairing.