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The wine is 15% pinot noir vintified as red still wine blended with chardonnay and pinot meunier, leading to a delightful salmon-pink tint. The wine has a hint of a fruity nose that is very inviting and a full, but not powerful palate that make the wine a great aperitif or accompaniment to a berry tart. The finish is refreshing, clean and soft. Though light, this champagne is not overly effervescent and will therefore be very comfortable with light meals, even poultry. Fantastic stuff for a celebration, or an afternoon meal.
Maison Eric Isselée (Champagne, France)
 The vineyards of Eric Isselée are located near the village of Cremant in what is known in Champagne as the Côte de Blancs, and more specifically in an area designated as Grand Cru. Because of this outstanding location, the domaine focuses on Blanc de Blancs (Chardonnay dominated) blends with tremendous results. The Pinot Noir vineyard is well located and produces outstanding Rosé and is blended into one or two cuvées, depending upon the vintage. The Isselée family has a strong presence in Cremant, with the family name on several area wineries, including Eric’s brother whose winery is just across the lane from his own. Due to miniscule production, Eric and his wife also operate a small bed and breakfast, whose guests are of course treated to outstanding libations. The winery is gravity fed and begins with a traditional wooden press that requires days of saturation before the harvest begins. The cellars of Eric Isselée are always growing, as each winter the family is able to carve further into the limestone walls to form new rooms and storage facilities resulting in a charming white cellar that has a unique “Old World” genuine feel. Isselée produces a variety of cuvees that range from Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs to vintage Rosé.
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