A blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This Grand Cru presents a beautiful golden robe with very fine and vivid bubbles providing a lingering collar. The aromas are of acacia and rose with fruity notes like raspberry, apricot, and almond. In the palate, it has notes of a light red berry, pastry, citrus flavors, and a creamy tactile finish. Its delicate flavor pairs well with fish, shellfish, meat dishes, and cheese.

Champagne… all-you-can-drink, but that’s a story from way back. I once drank too much wine on a long-haul flight, and when I arrived at Heathrow Airport in the UK, I ended up having to engage in a tough English conversation with the immigration officer for a long time, all while my head was still foggy from the alcohol. That embarrassing memory has taught me to avoid drinking too much on flights when traveling abroad. After all, the destination is a foreign country where Japanese norms and leniency don’t apply. Still, there’s something special about the excitement you feel on the plane at the start of a trip, isn’t there?