Passerine is a new sparkling wine brought to us by our friends at the Paris Wine Company, one of our favorite young importers. It's a beautiful label that is an ode to the local songbirds that are commonly found in the vineyards of Limoux, France's oldest sparkling wine zone.
Their Blanc de Blancs is a blend of 90% Mauzac and 10% Chardonnay made by Jacques Calvel of the J. Laurens winery, one of the top estates in the region. The grapes come from Laurens’ high-altitude vineyards, which are farmed organically, and the finished wine is dry, bright, minerally, and of a very high quality.
Good bubbles are great this time of year, and we've got this one on sale for $19.99 and 20% off the regular price of $24.99 through Christmas Eve.
Passerine Blanc de Blancs Brut -- Here's why you should buy it:
- This drinks like a solid, entry-level Champagne. The bubbles are small and fine, the flavors are zesty and invigorating, and there's nice minerality on the finish.
- Ever heard of Blanquette de Limoux or Mauzac? It's France's first sparkling wine, and Mauzac is the grape that makes it. First made in 1531 by monks, it pre-dates Champagne and Crémant.
- Passerine is refreshingly delicious! With aromas and flavors of citrus, green apple, flowers, and chalky minerality, it's a very complete sparkling wine that pleases my palate, and I'm quite the Champagne afficionado.....
Sip on this while you're wrapping presents, decorating the tree, or cooking up a storm this holiday season.
$19.99/bottle is the best price on this one, and it's totally worth it!
