Pannier Sélection E.V. Brut Champagne

This restrained wine integrates its firm acidity nicely, which provides a backbone for the hints of white peach, lemon curd, dried apple, ground white pepper and smoke. A bit shy today, but try with charcuterie or other light fare to open it up. Drink now through 2016. Score - 91. (Alison Napjus, winespectator.com, Nov. 15, 2011)