Just in the nick of time we bring you the results from our latest wine tasting of the year...bubbles! We upped the ante this time and splurged on a more expensive selection than our previous tastings. Instead of tasting different types of bubbles (e.g., Prosecco, Cava, Spumante, Sekt), we adhered to ones made in the traditional French champagne method (méthode champenoise)--specifically, non-vintage bruts. We tasted three from France and one from California. Again, a blind tasting, although now that I'm reading Eric Asimov's latest book How to Love Wine: A Memoir and Manifesto, we might have to switch that up (a great Christmas gift from my lovely husband). Asimov argues, quite convincingly, against blind tastings.
Nevertheless, we drank our bubbles blind. The first three listed below (and left to right in the picture above) are from France, the last in order is from Anderson Valley, California.
- Nicholas Feuillatte, Brut Reserve - $39.99
- Heidsieck & Co., Monopole, Premier Cru - $49.99
- Louis Roederer, Brut Premier - $49.99
- Roederer Estate, Brut - $22.99
What we missed in the event was a saber opening of the bottles. Just didn't have one handy - nor the skill to pull it off. I've seen it done - by a British Cavalry officer at a "beat the millennium ball" that friends put together in Baltimore to ring in 1999. Now that makes an impression!
So, go out, get your bubbles and saber ready (and a handsome British Cavalry officer, if handy) and enjoy the New Year's celebrations! Happy New Year to you and yours.
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