Champagne Paques et Fils
2009 Champagne Carte Rouge
White in spite of its name, this vintage Brut Champagne features a 50/50 blend of Pinot and Chardonnay grapes assembled only in exceptional years. Balanced, fragrant, structured and long in the mouth. And the excellence of the 2009 vintage only heightens the delight!
Pale gold color, with fine, persistent bubbles—pretty in the glass. Light, grapey fruit on the nose. Less toasty and (at first) with less of the apple scents so common in fine Champagne. Instead it offers clean, intense grape scents along with figs and hazelnuts. Intensely fruity on the palate with something suggestive of apples finally emerging on a long, lingering finish. Clean, crisp, full-flavored, delicious.
Food pairing: Apéritif; caviar; smoked fish; shellfish dishes; poultry dishes; Asian cuisine
A fruity, nutty Champagne that is vibrant and stylish. Excellent apple on the mid-palate with lovely acidity and balance on the finish.
Food pairing: A fruit and cheese plate
The Creator of This Wine
Champagne Paques et Fils
Champagne Paques et Fils, unlike many of the big-name Champagne Maisons, makes “Grower Champagnes”, using only the grapes grown on the Paques domaine. Paques champagnes are delightful for their distinctive terroir flavors and unforgettable smoothness.
| Producer: | Champagne Paques et Fils |
| Region: | Champagne |
| Year: | 2009 |
| Maturity: | 2015-2020 |
| Alcohol: | 12% |
| Bottle size: | 750ml |
| Color: | White |
| Varietal: | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
| Flavors: | Fig, Hazelnut, Apple |
| Body: | Medium |
| Soul: | Vibrant |
