(38% chardonnay, 37% pinot noir and 25% pinot meunier; lot S/51162.02): Pale gold. Spicy pear, melon and white peach scents and flavors are lifted by a note of tangerine. Emphatically fruity, showing good depth and energy for its sweetness. Closes smooth and long, with a touch of ginger adding bite. Spicy Asian dishes or strong cheeses would be fantastic with this plush Champagne.

This off-dry Champagne is designed as the base for Champagne cocktails. In itself, it is an attractive, fruity wine, lightly textured and poised between freshness and ripe white-peach flavors. Drink now.