02. 12. 2014

Chilly? Toast It Up with some Champers

It’s no secret to my readers that I enjoy a good glass of bubbly probably more than I should, but then who’s keeping track. There’s no time like the present for a proper glass of Champers, especially when it’s ridiculously freezing outside and no end to this endless winter in sight- thanks Punxsutawney Phil- when in doubt, blame the groundhog.

I love bubbles year round. There’s always a reason to pop open a bottle especially on a random Tuesday night just after the bebes hit the bed. A great close to a day and a good start to an evening. After the 3 B’s (bath, bottle and book), a 4th B is in order. I don’t mean to sound like a lush, it’s not like I’m toasting with Champers every night (though I’d like to) but it is awfully festive and fun to toast for no reason in particular, as long as all that toasting can remain reasonably within one’s meager budget.

This week, I’m sharing my tasting notes from a (relatively) inexpensive- this is Champagne afterall- bottle of Moutard’s NV Grand Cuvée Brut. Moutard is a great go-to bottle for the price. To be honest, while I’m not blown away by it and it’s not transportive the way an exciting bottle of grower champagne or that fortunate sip of something like a Krug can be, it’s really a very yummy and well-crafted bottle- and it’s $24. A great dinner party wine, this one won’t break the bank and would be a great match with your fish or lean meat course. Its rich and juicy Pinot showing will please everyone’s palates- a solidly good bottle.

Here’s what I get: