Champagne For The Holidays

Pommery & Greno was founded in 1858 by Alexandre Louis Pommery and Narcisse Greno. They were a leading Champagne house then, and still are today, just under a bigger corporate umbrella. The house is now a part of the Vranken-Pommery Monopole Group.

They tell the story of their wine this way: "The Brut Apanage comes from only twelve carefully selected crus, with a noticeably greater presence of the finest Grand Crus from the Pommery vineyard. Chardonnay grapes make up about 45% of the blend, and this cuvée ages six months longer than Brut Royal." Pommery Brut Apanage also comes in a festive holiday box, suitable for gifting. The wine retails for $60.

This wine colors up a pale yellow-green in the glass, with plenty of frothy white bubbles. The nose is full of pears and apples. On the palate, citrus and toast dominate, while the acidity tingles. Aperitif? Sure. Pair it with potato chips? Why not? Cheese plate, salami, birthday cake? Yes, yes, if you must. 

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