Brut Tradition

SEE: Toasted yellow straw. Plump bubbles thrash about.

SMELL: A bouquet of white flowers, Bosc pear and green apple skin 

TASTE: Fleshy and round on the palate with peaks of tart acidity. A better, grown-up version of the fruit cocktail cup: ripe cantaloupe and honeydew, maraschino cherry and bright mandarin orange. 

PAIR: Pop this bottle with your favorite Chinese food or with a gorgeous charcuterie and cheese spread. If you opt for the latter, don’t forget the crusty bread and marinated olives.