Champagne Yves Couvreur – Cuvée François Héritage NV – Brut

Youthful colour, pale straw with a slightly green hue. Moderately large, youthful bubbles. The nose is pure. Indicating some maturity. There is some buttery notes, a slight hint of bread, brioche, with ripe citrus, pear and sweet plum. The palate has medium weight, with not an apparent sweetness. So the dosage is pretty balanced. Fresh and crisp acidity and well-integrated bubbles, adding a creamy texture on the mid-palate. Still youthful in terms of fruit with green apple, pear, more white flesh fruit, some sweet plum on the finish. Medium towards long finish. Pleasant and well balanced to drink today, but should be able to be kept for a few years.

Tasted by the Best Sommelier of the World, Andreas Larsson.