N.V. Jean Vesselle Brut Reserve, Champagne, France (750ml)   

This charming Champagne is a blend of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay that was fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged in bottle for three years before disgorgement with a dosage of 11 grams per liter. Even though that sounds like a higher dosage, this is still a very dry wine.

The nose is very expressive with aromas of dried jasmine, fragrant white strawberries, lemon blossom and Braeburn apple. The palate is at once light-bodied yet full of flavor and creamy yet light on its feet. Notes of more red berries and sweet apple are joined by Anjou pear, white almond and honeysuckle, which is especially apparent on the crisp finish. This is a deceptively complex yet very easy to drink wine that doesn't really need food to be enjoyed to its fullest, although it wouldn't hurt to be paired with a decadent appetizer such as Salmon or Tuna Tartare!