What a weekend!
I will review all six wines below in the order that they were tasted.
We had two old friends to stay last weekend, and what great fun it was. We drank, we laughed, and then we drank some more. Amusingly, making it very hard to take notes, so these six snippets are even shorter than normal.
The first wine of the evening we opened was Taittinger Nocturne. I know, it should probably have been the last wine of the evening. We paired it with a little charcuterie and some salted beetroot crisps, and it worked rather well. Sometimes the simplest of pleasures are the best.
Taittinger Nocturne is a non-vintage demi-sec Champagne, making it something of an all-rounder. In the glass, it shows a delicate hint of yellow and a stream of beautiful tiny bubbles.
On the nose, I got notes of daisies, ripe fruit and lemon tart. The palate echoed the floral character, with hints of peach and dried apricot leading into a rich, creamy finish. Being a demi-sec, it carries a gentle sweetness and is a Champagne of good length.
A very enjoyable Champagne that can be appreciated with or without food, and at any time of day.
Five more snippets to come from this superb weekend.
by PointSufficient4746