Independent bubbles

Name           J.M. Gremillet Champagne Brut 

Vintage         NV

Country        France

Region         Champagne

Grape           Champagne Blend

Maker          J.M. Gremillet

% Alc          12%

Price           £20

Source        Hoults

Our Friday tipple, and bubbles as usual. Rob yawned when I reached for the Veuve, and so following him along the shelf, we reached this (passing the Lallier we had a short while ago), which doesn't break the bank, and according to him, the IWC top non-vintage champagne, for the past two years running no less. Well, it didn't win for flair, panache, wildness or unpredictability, that's for sure. But what we do have, is a light, and pretty unrefined champagne, which is non-threatening, your nan would like, and would go down well at a wedding.

Its nose isn't really champagne-y, and could be mistaken for a cremant de loire or cremant d'alsace, having some real floral notes in there. 

It has been suggested that (and maybe this isn't a characteristic champagnes aim for?) as it rests in the glass, mouthfuls move from structured, to a more mellow roundness, but I cannot vouch for this, as mine infrequently sticks around that long!

It's fine - it's nice, but the Lallier kicks its ass for me, as do a couple of cavas, Bob's camel valley gear and cremants. All together now: to the bride and groom!