Baron-Fuenté "Quinconce" Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne (formerly Esprit)

All of the Baron Fuente Quinconce wines are aged on the lees for 7 years, this help develop that beautiful toasty briochey note that some people really look for in their Champagne. This is no different, made from 100% Chardonnay, the nose smells like a freshly baked baguette, green apple slices, and lemon zest. The palate is crisp and delicious, with a really nice depth from the time on the lees. The fruit is really dense, almost a little reduced on the palate, giving this is a sense of opulence for me, there's just something so pleasantly unctuous about how the fruit lingers. This would be one of my top choices for passed appetizers after a toast, or by yourself at 8pm while you read a nice book.

For years, the champagnes we carry from Baron Fuente have been staff and customer favorites, and especially the long-aged bottles under the Esprit label. These outstanding champagnes have a new name and a new label, but the high quality and incredible value of the wine inside the bottle hasn't changed a bit. This blanc de blancs continues to be sourced from a single 9.5 acre vineyard on the western edge of Champagne, and is perfectly refreshing with a generous, creamy texture. Fresh acidity and delicate toastiness combine beautifully with soft flavors of lemon curd and pastry crust, fading out into a long mineral finish. A great aperitif or a stellar bottle for brunch!