Champagne Henriot Cuvee 38 and Osetra Caviar

Champagne Henriot Cuvee 38 is a blend of Grand Cru Chardonnay from the Cote de Blancs villages, Mesnil sur Oger, Chouilly, Avize and Oger and is a project that began in 1990.

Each year since 1990, 3%-20% of the harvest from the four Gran Cru vineyards can be added to the project.
2016 is only the second release of Cuvee 38 which is a blend of vintages form 1990 through 2008 and was bottled in 2010.

Wine Description

This is Grand Cru Chardonnay from 1990 through 2008 all in one bottle and as fresh as a bottle of Blanc de Blancs made from the current harvest but with more complexity. Additionally there is a finesse with this Cuvee 38 that elevates the elegance of champagne to the next level of elegance.

Lady Elena Caviar Pairing 

O My Setra Caviar (Osetra): There is a blending of the nuttiness and minerality of the wine with the nuttiness and savoriness of the Osetra caviar. It finishes with green apple notes in the background and followed by a cleansed palate. This is a great Lady Elena Caviar and champagne pairing.

1976 Ausone

If you are looking for a mature Bordeaux wine then you will enjoy this 1976 Chateau Ausone from Saint Emilion.

With its brickish red color, it has delightful black cherries coated with some tobacco accompanying its gripping tannins. It finishes with delicate fruit and tannins.

Best to drink sooner than later.

Champagne Henriot Cuvee 38 with Chef de Cave Laurent Fresnet

Chef de Cav Laurent Fresnet of Champagne Henriot has shared a tasting of some of Henriot Champagne Cuvee 38 that is to be released in the near future.  This is the second release of Cuvee 38 which is a blend of vintages of four Gran Cru vineyards from 1990 through 2008 and all Chardonnay.

Currently the only way to own 3 of these magnum size bottles is to be the winning bidder at the June 10th Christie's wine auction. A portion of the proceeds will go to University Settlement Society of New York in NYC.

Raise your paddle and open your checkbook.

2015 Cantina Malabaila Roero Arneis Pradvaj Wine with Osetra Caviar

Here is a delicious alternative to the bubbles with your caviar.
Imported by Quigley Fine Wines

This Arneis wine is from the Pradvaj vineyard of Cantina Malabaila. This wine is 100% from the Arneis grape variety and is fermented and aged in stainless steel for 8 months. This is a wine of freshness and aromatics.

The wine has a straw yellow color. There are floral aromas of cantaloupe, orange zest, licorice and salty minerality. On the palate the licorice shines through. On the floral finish there is biting acidity with licorice notes, orange zest and saltiness.

Lady Elena Caviar Pairing 

O My Setra Caviar (Osetra): The floralness of the wine remains as the palate is slowly cleansed. A good Lady Elena Caviar and wine pairing.

1986 Bodegas Toro Albala Don PX Gran Reserva and Osetra Caviar

When you do not have Dom available try a Don.

Sometimes you need a little dessert wine.

1986 Don PX Gran Reserva dessert wine and caviar from Lady Elena Caviar? Yes

The creaminess of the Lady Elena Osetra caviar softens the sweetness of this intense sweet wine.The high acidity of the wine cleanses the palate. Average USD $56

Boya Sauvignon Blanc and Osetra Caviar

This 2015 Boya Sauvignon Blanc from Leyda D.O. in the San Antonio Valley in Chile and Osetra caviar is a winning combination especially when the wines price point is around USD $16.

The wine is filled with grapefruit and with a little mango. You will also find some grassiness with a zing at the end. Refreshing and delicious.

Lady Elena Caviar Pairing

O My Setra Caviar (Osetra): At first there are the flavors of  the grapefruit and mango  and then the palate is cleansed with a slight floralness of the grapefruit remaining. A good Lady Elena Caviar and wine pairing.

Champagne Montaudon and Osetra Caviar

Champagne Montaudon Brut NV

The champagne is a blend of 35% Pinot Noir, 25% Pinot Meunier, and 40% Chardonnay. The wine is given a dosage level of 8 g/l and is aged in the bottle for 3 years.

The champagne has a straw gold color with tiny bubbles. There are aromas of stony minerals, almonds, ripe berries with some soft citrus. On the palate there is a balance of fruit sweetness and nuttiness giving a roundness to it. The finish is dry with the sweet fruit notes continuing with some biscuit notes and the minerality. An easy drinking champagne.

 

Lady Elena Caviar Pairing

O My Setra Caviar (Osetra): The mineral and creaminess of the Osetra caviar mixes with the ripe berries and the nuttiness of the champagne and leaves a clean finish. A good Lady Elena Caviar and champagne pairing.