Costing under $75, scoring 18+ Dionysian points, and with 12.5% alcohol, the 2009 Cuvee Lystandre Blanc de Meunier Demiere Champagne, was a treat.

Made from 100% Pinot Meunier, with no Chardonnay, nor Pinot Noir, this French sparkling wine  from Champagne has a fuller body, and its toasty finish helped lead us into the next wine with the meal.

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It is an “Extra Brut”, super dry and refreshing with no sugar added. It’s from Fleury in Champagne, and was bottle number 315 of a total of 5,923 bottles.

My wife and son really enjoyed it prior to dinner; tasted with olives and almonds. Basic is always best.  In Vino Veritas.

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