🏰news | features + short tasting note IN ENGLISH 【A rare and exceptionally crafted vintage Champagne, the 1998 Boërl & Kroff Brut stands out as a highlight, even among other esteemed vintages, showcasing remarkable maturity and complexity.】 Founded in the mid-1990s by Patrick Sabaté and Stéphane Sésé, Boërl & Kroff aimed to create a champagne with the complexity and intensity of the finest Burgundy and Pomerol wines. They partnered with Michel Drappier, meticulously selecting only the best grapes from old vines in Urville, primarily Pinot Noir, and employing traditional, low-intervention vinification methods. The 1998 Brut is considered fully mature and was a highlight in a tasting, even over 1995 and 1996 vintages. These prestigious champagnes are aged for a minimum of 10 to 15 years on lees in magnum bottles. This 1998 Brut bursts with a complex bouquet of mandarin, peach, vanilla pod, beeswax, English walnuts, and fresh mushrooms. It's a full-bodied, rich, and expansive Champagne, concentrated yet racy and precise, concluding with a long, sapid finish. Hints of caramel and butterscotch may also be present. 🍴 Chinese Cantonese food pairing various types of suggestion east or west corresponding to wine cost IN ENGLISH This exquisite Champagne pairs beautifully with crispy, buttery fried chicken or delicate pan-seared scallops with a light lemon butter sauce. For a more elaborate meal, consider roasted Cantonese-style duck or a rich lobster bisque. It also complements a fine selection of aged cheeses like Comté or Brillat-Savarin. 🥂 fit for event suggestion IN ENGLISH This rare and highly sought-after Champagne is perfect for grand celebrations, significant anniversaries, or as an exclusive, memorable gift. Its prestige and complex profile make it ideal for a sophisticated gathering of connoisseurs.