Detroit Oscars Champagne Tasting

Champagnes Poured at the Oscars

LALLIER RO19
Grapes: Pinot Noir & Chardonnay
Color: Light golden w/ slight jade
Nose: Citrus lemon & tangerine, peach, green apple
Palate: Starts crisp, hints of white fruit, silky texture 

PIPER-HEIDSIECK BRUT ROSE
Grapes: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier & Chardonnay
Color: Ruby, Scarlet
Nose: Intense dark fruit, Blackberry, blackcurrant, strawberry, traces of mandarin, orange.
Palate: Juicy berries, with hints of spice near finish

MOET & CHANDON BRUT ROSE IMPERIAL
Grapes: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier & Chardonnay
Color: Rose Salmon
Nose: Intense red fruit, Strawberry, raspberry, cherry, and slight floral.
Palate: Strawberry, raspberry, red currant, with peach & minty hints on finish.

DEAN CHAMPANE’S OSCAR CHAMPAGNE RECOMMENDATIONS

DOM PERIGNON BRUT 2013
Grapes: Pinot Noir & Chardonnay ( Grand Cru & Premier Cru)
Color: Straw with golden hue
Nose: Hints of eucalyptus, mint, plum, apricot orange, slight licorice.
Palate: Medium full bodied, bright acidity. With lemon, slight vanilla, smooth finish. 

ACE OF SPADES BRUT
Grapes: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier & Chardonnay
Color: Golden yellow straw.
Nose: Apple, pear, peach, slight honey & floral
Palate: Soft & creamery, hints of vanilla, apple, honey & soft lemon citrus on a silky finish

NON-ALCOHOL | ZERO PROOF

LYRES CLASSICO PROSECCO
Color: Golden yellow
Nose: Lime w/ hints of apple peach & floral
Palate: Soft richness pear, peach red apple on a smooth balanced finish.

ODD BIRD SPARKLING ROSE
Grapes: 100% Syrah, Provence Fr.
Color: Pink Amber
Nose: Soft red berries with a hint of apple
Palate: Light crisp red berries & balanced acidity finish