What's Pressoir Drinking? Yes, more Champagne!

By Jaime Dutton
June 16, 2021

Champagne is on the mind - refreshing, bright, energizing - exactly what I turn to on a hot summer afternoon or a warm spring evening. Everyone is headed out again which feels SO good (and somewhat exhausting!) and I am finding myself consistently in the mood for a great glass of Champagne.

Last week out to dinner, I enjoyed the "‘Ultratradition’ from Laherte Frères. This predominantly Pinot Meunier blend was delicious and enjoyable. I was reminded of the energy and fruit that Meunier brings to a blend and went back to the La Fete Grand Tasting page from 2020 to hear Aurélien share his insights on winemaking and how he approaches his Champagnes, their terroir and the vineyards.

Since I could not make it to the BYO at Popina, I had serious FOMO seeing all that amazing Champagne that you enjoyed together on Monday. To soothe my jealousy , I decided to indulge myself with one of my favorite producers, Chartogne-Taillet, and open a bottle of the Extra Brut “Cuvée Orizeaux”. It was so delicious and bursting with energy, still very vibrant. The richness was balanced with a mineral and saline character that with our grilled halibut and garlic scapes from the garden made for a perfect evening.

Cuvée Orizeaux

Some details:

Harvest 2011

100% Pinot Noir, Selection Massale 1961

Dosage 4gr/L

Disgorged May 2016