Frerejean Frères, Cuvée des Hussards, Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Brut, 2012 Reichensteiner ripe tannins

ripe tannins

Château Saint-Roch Châteauneuf Du Pape vineyards sit on poor soils of varying depths

making it a refined choice for pairing with duck or mushroom dishes

revealing complex aromas of blackberries and spices

On arrival we learned she had just received a second star from the RVF (equivalent of the Michelin Guide for wine) – which is justly deserved

Frerejean Frères, Cuvée des Hussards, Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Brut, 2012 Reichensteiner ripe tanninsFrerejean Frres founders, Guillaume, Richard and Rodolphe Frerejean Taittinger, started out making Champagne for friends and family, but word spread, and they went into business in 2005. They take a fresh approach to Champagne, that respects traditional methods, but leaves room for innovation. Their Champagne is now sold in hand selected outlets the world over, but have stayed true to a small scale approach. Named in homage to Napoleons light cavalry