Baron Albert, Champagne Blanc de Blancs fûts de chêne La Pimpante NV Tuscany this is the essence of

this is the essence of the Vignarionda vineyards from a sun-drenched vintage

Herbs and spices from around the world are combined with a base wine from France and fortified with alcohol to a final 18% to give one of the classic vermouths

It's lightly framed in terms of texture but has depth of flavour

With its almost velvet tannins inside the intense black fruits

This numbered bottle is one of a limited release of Wild Red enhanced by careful maturing in French oak barrels previously used to age Merlot fruit for grape wine

Baron Albert, Champagne Blanc de Blancs fûts de chêne La Pimpante NV Tuscany this is the essence ofA pure Chardonnay champagne from the Baron Albert estate in the Marne, La Pimpante is entirely vinified and aged in oak barrels for a complex, smoky richness on the nose and the palate. This is a fine dining wine par excellence, lively and versatile, with the character and depth to make it a partner for savoury dishes from risotto and foie gras to game and blue cheeses.