Pommery Blanc de Blancs NV, Champagne, AUD $145
This wine is part of Pommery’s Apanage range, but confusingly that word doesn’t appear anywhere on the package. It means a prerogative, privilege or perk.
With a bright, light straw-yellow colour, it presents curing meadow hay and dried white flower aromas, while the palate is very dry and intense, penetrating and long. Lemon-peel and dried-flower flavours predominate with a creamy/waxy side, while the intensity is excellent and the dry balance seriously refreshing. The purity is so impressive. An gorgeous blanc de blancs, high quality and more-ish. (Cork)
Score: 96 ★★★★★ – view original tasting note
Alcohol: 12.5%
Ageing: drink now
Food: freshly shucked Sydney Rock oysters with lemon juice and buttered sourdough
Stockists: Kent Street Cellars, Sydney and online – NSW; Nick’s Wine Merchants online (AU)
Ranked: #4 of 70 NV Sparkling blanc de blancs from Champagne
Awarded: Top Rank
This Article was originally published on The Real Review
