Veuve Fourny & Fils Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs Size:750ml when Parisian chemist and wine

when Parisian chemist and wine merchant Joseph Dubonnet developed it in order to please the palates of French soldiers battling malaria

(and because the British troops in the nearby Punjab had a taste for Scottish style whisky)

slightly astringent squeeze

baked apricot

Ripe stonefruit

Veuve Fourny & Fils Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs Size:750ml when Parisian chemist and wineA 100% Chardonnay from Veuve Fourny, who own vineyards in the highly regarded premier cru of Vertus. Superb as an aperitif or with oysters. A delicate, very pure wine with a real vivacity on the palate, white flowers, white peaches and a gentle sweet brioche aroma. This is a delightful Champagne that is perfect as an aperitif or with oysters.