Pommery 1874 Apanage Champagne NV

Apanage
Like a royal prerogative, the Cuvée Apanage was created as a confidential cuvée dedicated
to the culinary arts, a link between the greatest terroirs of Champagne and the finest
restaurants in the world.
TASTING NOTES
On the Eye: A pale-yellow hue with golden highlights enchants the eye. The bubbles
are fine and delicate.
On the Nose: The first impression is of a bewitching bouquet of white flowers, with
hawthorn and jasmine coming to the fore. This subtle harmony is supported by notes of
ripe citrus fruits such as Sorrento lemon. These refreshing aromas gradually open up to
more complex, toasty flavours of acacia honey, marshmallow and brioche.
On the Palate: After a smooth, delicately buttery attack, this champagne reveals notes
of white nectarines, balanced by elegant freshness and the natural minerality of the
terroirs from which it is made. The heart of the tasting, with its velvety texture, expresses
the richness of the flavours and the complexity of the layers in the blend. The finish
is full-bodied and long-lasting, enhanced by notes of citrus zest which round off the
panoply of flavours.
An ideal wine for a fine aperitif, but also an excellent accompaniment to the most
delicious dishes in a meal. Creel-caught langoustine with bergamot, red mullet with
smoked tea or poultry with fennel and cardamom are examples of pairings perfectly in
tune with this cuvée.