Bulles de Comptoir #13 "Cuisine du Dimanche"

Bulles de Comptoir #13 “Cuisine du Dimanche” is a characterful grower Champagne from the Côte des Bar, made for relaxed meals and easy sharing. The blend brings together Pinot Noir (60%), Chardonnay (30%) and a touch of Pinot Blanc (10%), a historic but quite rare grape in Champagne that adds extra lift and charm.
Part of the wine comes from a “perpetual” reserve started in 1982, blended with the fresh 2022 harvest. This gives both energy and depth in the glass. The grapes are pressed directly, then the juice ferments in oak with native yeasts and goes through natural malolactic fermentation. After 18 months in barrel and tank and 14 months in bottle on its lees, it is released as an extra brut, with very low dosage, so the chalky, clay-limestone soils of Landreville, Essoyes and Celles-sur-Ource really show through.
Expect fine, persistent bubbles, citrus and green apple notes, hints of white flowers, brioche and almond, and a dry, mineral finish that suits seafood, sushi, roast chicken or goat cheese.