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CHAMPAGNE DOYARD-MAHÉ BRUT NATURE CHAMPAGNE: 2 BOTTLES EACH: DÉSIR NATURE, EMPREINTE NATURE, ROSÉ NATURE

To celebrate Opimian’s 50th year, vigneronne Carole Doyard created this trio of zero dosage Champagnes for the first time. The ability to create an outstanding Champagne without the addition of extra sugar speaks to the fine quality of the wine. Congratulations Carole!

12.5%

Shortbread, lemon meringue pie, apple turnover

Lemon, pear, grapefruit, mineral, [0.00]

As an aperitif and with fresh popcorn

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

The Désir Nature Vertus Premier Cru is a superior Champagne made from 50% 2020 old-vine fruit and 50% the house’s most mature reserves. Although the Doyard-Mahé Champagnes are enticing across the board, this bottle captured my highest score. The bouquet greets the senses with aromas of ripe red apple, lemon, white blossoms and pastry while its body and notably long finish are adorned with notes of mineral-laden lemon, lime and white grapefruit flavours. A celebration-worthy wine. 2023-2027–lw

12.5% Red apple, lemon, white blossoms, pastry

Lemon, lime, white grapefruit, [0.00]

Lemon curd shortcake

Chardonnay

Crafted from a blend of 87% Chardonnay and 13% Pinot Noir, the Doyard-Mahé Rosé Nature, Vertus Premier Cru beckons with a pretty rose-coloured hue and fine pearly mousse. This is a lively Champagne evoking a profile of rose, lime, cranberry, cherry, red currant and rhubarb. An appealing tension between this wine’s zesty acidity and its fruit core carries from the mid palate though to its lengthy finish. Champagne can be a superb match throughout the meal. Try with cedar plank salmon. 2023-2026–lw

12.5%

Rose, lime, cranberry, cherry, red currant, rhubarb

Lime, cranberry, cherry, red currant, rhubarb, [0.00]

Cedar plank salmon