Champagne Assailly-Leclaire & Fils
Visual aspect: clear yellow colour with green gold tinges, fatness, persistent bubbles. Nose: mineral then lactic. Very ripe white-fleshed fruits. Palate: beautiful vividness, lovely length. Harmonious, with a great aromatic range. Match with food: warm oysters with Meuse truffles; asparagus in Maltaise sauce. Comments: ethereal, distinguished and elegant.