Pale peach in color, this fizz appears to be bursting with tiny bubbles. The nose is lightly yeasty, with notes of strawberry, rhubarb and tomato. The attack seems to hover at the brut maximum, but the finish is unquestionably dry. The midpalate is featherweight and the flavors linger. Refreshment abounds thanks to the vivacious acidity. A very fine crémant that will delight many and might even trick the pros into thinking it is Champagne. Drink now through 2016.

— Published (8/4/2014)