I was quite taken with the wines I tasted from Moutard this year. The NV Brut Grande Cuvee (Pinot Noir) emerges from the glass with high-toned notes of Mirabelle plums, kirsch, crushed flowers and sweet herbs. There is an exotic quality to the Grande Cuvee that is totally beguiling. Intensely aromatic and layered through to the finish, the Grande Cuvee impresses for its delicate, feminine personality and overall balance.

The NV Brut Grande Cuvee, 100% Pinot Noir,, is a very pretty and affordable Champagne from Moutard. Creamy and ample in the glass, with lovely energy, the Grande Cuvee offers up plum, lemon confit, mint and floral notes. Although not suer-complex, the Grand Cuvee is tasty, stylish and very easy to like. The warm embrace of the Cote des Bar is very much on display.

A bright Champagne, with a juicy mix of black cherry, candied pink grapefruit zest and lemon thyme flavors riding the lively bead. Easy-drinking and fresh. Drink now. 8,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.