Champagne Barons de Rothschild
Color: pale straw yellow, clear and bright. Fine tears. Nose: almond paste, vanilla (oak), butter and fresh fruit. Palate: very round, buttery and oaky. Fine bubbles, lovely freshness. White-fleshed fruit. Light salinity. Pairing: pan-seared scallops with butter and risotto; poultry; bloomy-rind cheese. Comment: a very fine cuvée, round, fresh and pleasant. Very drinkable.