Pol Remy Brut NV

Pol Rémy Brut is a lively French sparkling wine from Beaune-based Patriarche, made for occasions where the mood matters more than ceremony. It pours white-gold with a fine, persistent foam, bringing delicate fruit, lemon and subtle baked-goods notes. The palate is rounded yet fresh, with enough vinous character to keep it interesting and a just-dry finish that makes another glass an easy decision. Serve it properly chilled as an aperitif, alongside salty nibbles, seafood canapés or a relaxed weekend brunch. Straightforward, cheerful fizz with no need to wait for a special occasion.

What the winery says:

Pol Rémy's official technical sheet describes a white-gold sparkling wine with a fine and persistent foam. The style is fruity and delicate, showing vinous nuances and a well-judged balance between vinosity and roundness, followed by a good finish. Produced and bottled in France, it is intended to be enjoyed chilled as an aperitif and within one to two years.

What the experts say:

Cameron Douglas MS, The Shout NZ Magazine, 89 Points (NV)
“Aromas of fresh white tree fruits and baked goods, pith and lemon. Crunchy texture with a bold mousse mouthfeel accentuated by acidity and a touch of spice. Flavours of tree fruits and citrus along with baked goods make for an easy drinking expression in a just dry style. Drink from 2021 through 2023.”

Gilbert and Gaillard, 85 Points and Gold Medal (NV)