Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Blanc de Blancs

TASTING NOTES FROM THE CURATOR

The Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Blanc de Blancs is made with Chardonnay grapes, and has an ABV of 12%. Elegant and graceful, it has a delicate golden color with hints of green. It won Gold in the 2020 Mundus Vini Summer Tasting, and Silver in the Decanter World Wine Awards.

This white wine exudes complex aromas of fresh honey, plums, coriander, and mint. It is fresh on the palate, with flavors of lemon and yuzu, apricot, and minerality shining through.

PREPARATION AND PAIRINGS

This Brut Blanc de Blancs from Nicolas Feuillatte is great to pair with goat cheese wraps with mint, or with a salmon tartare. It’s great with seafood; try it with some roasted prawns.

THE YOUNGEST OF THE GREATS

The story of Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte is one of partnership and understanding. Henri Macquat launched Center VInicole in 1972 as a means for winegrowers to join forces to ensure sales of grapes following surplus harvests. It was in 1976, at 50 years old, that Nicolas Feuillatte launched his eponymous brand. Feuillatte is a successful businessman, having made his fortune in the import of African coffee to the United States. He first made Champagne for his American friends, the likes of the Kennedys and Aristote Onassis included.

But the turning point was in 1986, when both men met and joined forces, creating what is now Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte. It is the youngest of the Champagne houses, and a force of nature, distributed in more than 80 countries around the world.

Storage Instructions

Fine sparkling wine must be handled with care. For short-term storage (a few days to a month), you can keep your bottle upright—but away from bright or artificial light. For long-term storage, especially for vintage cuvées, you must store the bottles on their side in a wine rack or cellar to keep the cork from drying out. The ideal temperature for storage is between 7 to 10°C. Once opened, a bottle will be good for 1 to 3 days standing upright in the refrigerator.