Champagne is the most famous sparkling wine in the world, which is sold under the protection of the Champagne AOC appellation and is produced in the Champagne region of France, according to the traditional champagne method. The main grape varieties used to create the drink are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier.
Therefore, Russian champagne does not exist by definition, there is only Russian-made sparkling wine, but for convenience we will use the term “Russian champagne”.
Popular brands of Russian champagne
Victor Dravigny golden brut
Champagne with a bright golden color with a perceptible straw tint.
On the palate there are mineral shades and bright acidity. Created with bread nuances & hints of citrus.
The aroma of sparkling wine is fresh, fruity, it combines touches of pear, apple and quince, and a floral motif appears at the end.
Excellent aperitif. Serve well with oysters, light seafood dishes and creamy soups.
Phanagoria, Muscat Ottonel
White sparkling wine of semi-sweet type.
Color – light straw with sparkling sparkles.
The taste is balanced, it has moderate acidity and sweetness.
Contains notes of yellow apple, banana, apricot, complemented by touches of biscuit and honey. The composition ends with a long aftertaste with citrus nuances.
The aroma gives the fragrance of garden fruits: apricot, pear, apple, peach. The scents of nutmeg and cinnamon complete the palette.
Used as a digestif, and also served with fruits, desserts, pastries, nuts, sweets.
Tsimlyanskoye, prepared in the old Cossack way
Sweet champagne of a beautiful ruby color.
Taste: tart and sweet at the same time. It combines motifs of red berries, cherries, chokeberry, cinnamon, cloves, bird cherry, tea rose. Has a creamy texture.
The aroma is restrained at first, but then begins to reveal notes of blackcurrant, plum, cherry and grapes.
The drink is good as a digestif. Used with berry, fruit and chocolate desserts.
Manor Divnomorskoye Blanc de Noir Extra Brut
Dry white champagne. It has a straw color with a flesh tint.
The taste is incredibly bright and fresh, with moderate acidity, where notes of pear and quince come to the fore. There is a creamy aftertaste.
The aroma combines hints of citrus nectarine and brioche.
An excellent aperitif or addition to seafood, cheeses, fruits, desserts.
Цимлянское Саперави
Semi-sweet sparkling wine of intense ruby color.
Berry taste is characterized by velvety and astringency in the aftertaste.
The aroma is bright, with hints of pomegranate juice and blackcurrant motifs. Good with desserts.
Tsimlyansk red sweet
Red sparkling wine of sweet type. It has a red color, turning into ruby, a purple hue is inherent.
In a harmonious taste, hints of cherry and black currant are perceptible. The drink perfectly complements a variety of desserts.
Phanagoria, Rose brut
Champagne with a pleasant refreshing taste with a delicate acidity.
Its aroma is delicate with strawberry-creamy nuances and touches of wild rosemary.
The wine goes well with caviar appetizers and salted fish, pates, seafood dishes, hot dishes with berry sauces.
Bouquet Pobeda Rose Aged Extra Brut
Dry type sparkling wine. The color is changeable – from light pink to pink-coral.
The seductive taste is full of fruity notes.
The aroma is delicate with a floral-fruity bouquet.
The drink perfectly emphasizes the taste of smoked fish and seafood, good as an aperitif.
Chateau Taman, Krasnostop Taman
Semi-dry sparkling wine. It has a pink color, the shade of which varies from raspberry to lingonberry.
The taste of the drink is exquisite with a long aftertaste.
The aroma is dominated by fruit and berry tones, to which a floral hue is added.
It is recommended to use with salads, snacks, fruits and mild cheeses.
Golden bar brut
White dry sparkling wine. It has a light golden color with greenish tints.
The taste is bright, fruity, with hints of violet and a fresh, long aftertaste.
The fragrance is created with motifs of green apple and pineapple in the company of a floral-spicy palette.
Used as an aperitif. Served with cream cheeses, caviar, seafood, poultry and light snacks.
Relevance: 12.05.2018
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