In Champagne, the French use 3 grapes. Chardonnay and 2 reds Pinot Noir and Pinot Munier. In California, there are a few wineries that use all 3 varietals in their cuvees. Utilizing 1 white and 2 red varietals make sparkling wine a very versatile wine that can pair with a wide range of foodstuffs, not just for celebrations.
Enter Laetitia Brut Cuvee. This is an excellent bottle of bubbly. It uses the 2 Burgundian varietals Chard and Pinot Noir. They also blend in a different Pinot, Pinot Blanc. (A la Cremant de Buorgogne). This bottle has excellent mouthfeel, a nice fine bead and, as mentioned before, versatility! A sommelier friend of mine pairs this with Sushi. I’ve had success pairing this with various spicey Mexican dishes. But what I love about a sparkling wine like this is I can pair this with an excellent surf and turf. We paired it with the traditional Steak and Lobster. But the pairings with this wine are virtually endless, cheese, fruit, nuts. It has enough acidity to pair with salads. The cost ranges from $18-$25 and recently I have seen it at a 5 cent sale which really makes this a great bargain.
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