Louis Barthelemy | Demi Sec Opale NV

PV Tasting Notes

To be brutally honest, most Demi Sec Champagnes, don’t do a lot for me, I’d rather have a Prosecco Aromatico, or Spumante any day of the week. But this one is good, it's ripe, rich and lush, a substantive wine despite its sweetness; pear, apple, apricot, spice, vanilla, toasted honey and flowers, all transfer from the aromatics to the palate, this has lots of personality, grace and elegance.

88 points Wine Enthusiast Dec 2008
"It's a full, creamy mouthful of ripe almonds and apricots, but given maturity by a fine layer of toast and grilled bread. There is a definite yeastiness here, layered over the balancing acidity."

This rather gorgeous wine would make a terrific match to seared Foie Gras, or fruit based desserts.