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It's Sparkling Darling
YUMMY WINE PICKS
From left: Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial, Veuve Cliquot Yellow Label (pouring in glass), Moët & Chandon Nectar Impérial
Photo by Bill Muganda
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Let’s talk bubbles! No, not the type that pop out of oysters, we’re talking about the ones that float decadently up a dainty glass flute. We love champagne that has a personality that is matched by how good it tastes. Here are our champagne picks that will pair well with your favourite seafood dish and look great on your table.
1. VEUVE CLICQUOT YELLOW LABEL
This golden yellow champagne starts off with the fresh taste of pear and lemon balanced well with lingering notes of vanilla and brioche. Three years of ageing create a fine balance between the fruity aromas coming from the grape varieties and the toasty aromas. All these delightful flavours combine perfectly with salmon, blinis, fish tartar, tagliatelle, parmesan or even crackers.
Recommended retail price: KES 6000- 8000. Available in all Carrefour and Chandarana outlets
2. MOËT & CHANDON ROSÉ IMPÉRIAL
That classic pink colour of rose hides a lively and intense bouquet of red fruits, floral nuances of rose and a slight peppery touch. An expressive palate combining the suppleness of wild strawberry, raspberry and redcurrant with a subtle note of fresh menthol pairs perfectly with beef carpaccio done in olive oil and ground pepper, fried mullet fillets in a coriander emulsion, ratatouille of fresh vegetables, red summer fruit salad and mint leaves.
Recommended retail price: KES 6000- 8000. Available in all Carrefour and Chandarana outlets
From left: Moët & Chandon Impérial, Moët & Chandon Nectar Impérial
Photo by Bill Muganda
3. MOËT & CHANDON NECTAR IMPÉRIAL
The golden highlights in this bold yellow champagne give away the rich notes of exotic fruits. A voluptuous palate combining the creaminess and vibrancy of pineapple and passion fruit, the silky firmness of apricot and freshness of grapefruit pairs perfectly with spicy Indian and Chinese dishes, foie gras and milled black pepper, salmon in sweet and sour sauce with sticky rice, veined blue cheese, grilled pineapple and mango ginger pepper sorbet.
Recommended retail price: KES 6000- 8000. Available in all Carrefour and Chandarana outlets
4. MOËT & CHANDON IMPÉRIAL
White fruits are the standout notes in this straw yellow champagne followed by white followers and the mature notes of brioche, cereals and fresh nuts. The alluring caress of fine bubbles, soft vivacity of citrus fruit and gooseberry nuances combine perfectly with sushi, scallops, oysters, white fish, white meat in herbs and white fruits in light white chocolate cream.
Recommended retail price: KES 6000- 8000. Available in all Carrefour and Chandarana outlets
5. MOËT & CHANDON NECTAR IMPÉRIAL ROSÉ
Once popped this bright pink champagne delivers notes of the intense fruitiness of ripe berries such as wild strawberry, redcurrant and blackcurrant and ripe yellow peach. A sensual palate combining the richness of caramel and freshness of redcurrant pair well with foie gras marinated in red wine and red fruit-based desserts.
Recommended retail price: KES 6000- 8000. Available in all Carrefour and Chandarana outlets
