"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-Dosé, $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 Rosé, $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, Comté. André 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."
Five Champagnes are presented with varietal composition, tasting notes, suggested food pairings, and prices. Agrapat & Fils "7 Crus" Extra Brut ($80) is 90% chardonnay and 10% pinot noir with racy minerality and opulence; pair with rock cod, shellfish stew, or scallop carpaccio. Philipponnat Royal Reserve Non-Dosé ($75) is zero dosage (67% pinot noir, 31% chardonnay, 2% pinot meunier) and suits sushi, light Asian dishes, tempura, caviar, and brie. Laurent Perrier Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature ($96) is super dry with citrus and minerality for seafood. Leclerc Briant Extra Brut Rosé ($85) shows wild raspberry, green apple, lemon oil, and red currant and pairs with lamb, pork, or Comté. André Beaufort "Polisy Reserve" Brut ($77) has creamy pastry, yellow fruit, and herbal notes suitable for dessert and savory pairings. Wines are available at https://www.tastinghouse.com and at the restaurant; a Champagne Club is offered as a gift option.
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