Lilbert and Fils Champagne Blanc de Blancs and White Sturgeon Caviar

This 2009 Lilbert and Fils Champagne Blanc de Blancs from Cramant is a good pairing with our Lady Elena White Sturgeon caviar.

Background 

The Lilbert Fils estate is located in the village of Cramant. Their 8.6 hectares of vineyards, located on tuffeau and chalk soils, are all Grand Cru and only Chardonnay grapes are grown. 60% of their vineyards are located in Cramant,, 30% in Chouilly, and 10% in Oiry on the Cote des Blancs. The vinification is all in stainless steel vats and undergo maloactic fermentation.

Wine Description

The champagne is 100% Chardonnay from Cramant with. a dosage of 5 g/l. The wine ages between four and a half to five years before being released.
  
The champagne has a pale gold color with tiny streaming bubbles. There are floral aromas of orange blossoms, green apple with some anise. On the palate, the minerality shows itself in this well integrated wine. The dry finish has the orange blossoms and green apples with a touch of toasty brioche.

Lady Elena Caviar Pairing 

Americana Caviar (White Sturgeon): The caviar softens the green apple flavors as the champagne cleanses the palate.

Champagne and Caviar Pairing with Lilbert Fils Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru NV

The champagne is 100% Chardonnay from Grand Cru Villages.of Cramant, Chouilly and Oiry. It is a blend of 40% fruit from 2011 and 60% from 2010. Disgorged on August 26,2014. Dosage of 7g/l.

The champagne has aromas of flowery citrus fruits with soft minerality. On the palate the champagne is smooth and elegant. The finish has a slight chalk note to it.

Lady Elena Caviar and Champagne Pairing

O My Setra Caviar: The champagne covers over the caviar and clears the palate.In the finish there is that same small note of chalkiness as it has without the caviar.A good Lady Elena Caviar pairing.