"Agrapat & Fils 7 Crus Extra Brut, $80 Comprised of 90% chardonnay and 10% pinot noir, this shows racy minerality, purity and opulence. Pair with rock cod, shellfish stew or scallop carpaccio. Philipponnat Royal Reserve Non-Dose, $75 So versatile, this zero dosage Champagne of 67% pinot noir, 31% chardonnay and 2% pinot meunier, accompanies everything from sushi and light Asian dishes to vegetable tempura, caviar and brie."
"Laurent Perrier Blanc de Blancs, Brut Nature, $96 Super dry and laden with citrus and minerality, this is the seafood platter sparkler of your dreams from one of the first Champagne houses to use stainless steel fermentation tanks. Great with seared scallops, sea bass and squid and for the daring, veal tartare with lemon and ginger. Leclerc Briant Extra Brut Rose, $85 Featuring a bright nose of wild raspberry and fresh strawberries, the core is mouthwatering, with green apple, lemon oil and red currant."
"Pair with fusion foods based on lamb and pork, or with that most indulgent of cheeses, Comte. Andre Beaufort, Polisy Reserve, Brut, $77 With just a tiny amount of dosage and a creamy texture with a hint of pastry, this is an elegant option for the dessert course. Yet, its yellow fruit and herbal notes also make it a good play with oysters, smoked salmon, calamari and caviar. Made of 80% pinot noir and 20% chardonnay."
A selection of Champagnes is presented with varietal compositions, tasting notes and suggested food pairings suited to holiday menus. Agrapat & Fils 7 Crus Extra Brut (90% chardonnay, 10% pinot noir) offers racy minerality and opulence, pairing well with rock cod, shellfish stew or scallop carpaccio. Philipponnat Royal Reserve Non-Dose (67% pinot noir, 31% chardonnay, 2% pinot meunier) is a zero-dosage versatile match for sushi, light Asian dishes, tempura, caviar and brie. Laurent Perrier Blanc de Blancs, Brut Nature is super-dry and citrus-driven for seafood platters. Leclerc Briant Extra Brut Rosé showcases wild raspberry, strawberry and red currant for lamb, pork or Comté. Andre Beaufort Polisy Reserve offers creamy pastry notes and yellow fruit, suitable for dessert and savory pairings. Bottles are available through Tasting House Los Gatos and online, with a Champagne Club offered as a gift option.
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