Champagne Jacquart Blanc 2015

Champagne Jacquart Blanc 2015 is a white sparkling wine carrying a 2015 vintage on its label, listed with Massachusetts, United States as its origin. The details on file don't give the grape blend, dosage level or time on lees, so the profile below describes what white sparkling wines in this style usually offer, not measured specifications. Expect a pale straw to light gold color, a fine, persistent bead, and aromas of green apple, pear and citrus peel. Bottle-aged sparkling wines often add notes of toasted bread or brioche. The body is typically light to medium, the acidity bright and refreshing, and the finish clean. Because it is white, there is no tannin to speak of and no oak to plan around. The vintage date suggests some bottle age, but sparkling wines of this type are generally built to be opened on release rather than cellared. Treat it as a drink-now bottle. It is best within a couple of years of purchase and stored on its side or upright in a cool, dark place away from heat swings. Serve it well chilled, around 42 to 47°F (6 to 8°C). The easiest way to get there is about three hours in the refrigerator, or 20 to 30 minutes in an ice bucket with water. Colder than that mutes the fruit, and warmer makes the bubbles feel coarse. Don't decant it, because that would flatten the mousse. Pour into a tulip-shaped flute or a small white-wine glass, which concentrates the aromas better than a wide coupe. Open the bottle slowly by twisting the bottle, not the cork, to keep the pressure under control. The acidity and bubbles suit salty, fried and creamy foods. Try oysters, shrimp tempura, salted potato chips, soft triple-cream cheeses, or a simple roast chicken. It also works well with brunch dishes such as eggs benedict or smoked salmon on blini.