L. Aubry Fils Brut, Jouy-les-Reims 1er Cru NV

Region: Jouy-lès-Reims, Champagne, France
Grape(s): 45% Pinot Meunier, 25% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay, 5% Arcane, Petit Meslier, & Fromenteau
Winemaker: Pierre and Philippe Aubry
Drinks Best: Now - 5 Years

This wine is elegant and complex, with only half coming from the traditional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and the rest being a blend of Pinot Meunier, Arbanne, Petite Meslier, and Fromenteau – the ‘other’ Champagne grapes. For their premier cru cuvée, the Aubry brothers are using an unusually high percentage of reserve wines - more than half with some dating back to the 1998 harvest - that helps create a wine with unusual depth for the price. Gracious and light on its feet, the Brut is a terrific introduction to the wines of Aubry. The detail and precision here are captivating with hints of meyer lemon, pears, red apple, mint and crushed flowers meld into the finely-knit finish. 

Pairings: Rabbit liver pâté with beets and pickled mustard seeds