Some lovely friends gave my husband a year's membership at 3D Wines with a row of wonderful burgundy grapes. 3D always run specials on other cases for their members, though, and recently had some champagne on offer. Along with a case of yet-to-be-tried Maison Lenique 2007, we bought a mixed case of champagne from Fresne Ducret.
We've tried two of the three kinds of champagne in the case, and really enjoyed them. My favorite of the two was the 2004 Brut Millesime. This had loads of bubbles on pouring, and tasted like fresh apple strudel, just the right balance of crisp apples with buttery, slightly yeasted pastry. A great sipper, very refreshing.
The Reserve Premier Cru had a heavier flavor, though, still lots of apples and a bit of quince, much more richly ripe and autumnal. This champagne needed food, and was excellent with some cheddar cheese and walnuts. I would have liked more bubbles at the end of my glass, but my husband thought they were fine.
We're excited to have found a new maker that we like, and are looking forward to trying the rosé that is in the fridge.
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