A special champagne and a special Lady.
Champagne Marie Hanze is produced by Nicolas Maillart of Champagne Maillart. The Champagne Marie Hanz brand was created in honor of his mother. Her maiden is Marie Madelaine Hanze.
Lady Elena Caviar also honors her with this caviar pairing.
Champagne Marie Hanze Eaux Belle Brut NV is a blend of 60% Pinot Noir. 30% Pinot Meunier, and 10% Chardonnay. The grapes for this champagne are mostly sourced from the vineyards of Maillart in Montagne de Reims.
The champagne invites you with a flowery nose of cherry, ripe raspberry, and fresh baked biscuits. On the palate, there is a slight tart nuttiness with ripe raspberry, sweet brioche, and some mineral softness. The finish is long with the ripe fruit notes and brioche. The balance of acidity keeps this wine dry and refreshing.
Lady Elena Caviar Pairing
O My Setra Caviar (Osetra): As the champagne covers your palate, there is a slow blending of the fruits of the champagne with the creaminess of the caviar. then there is a pop of salty minerality followed by the lingering softer black fruit tones. A great Lady Elena Caviar pairing.