# Opaline

- **Producer:** Champagne Dissaux-Verdoolaeghe et Fils
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Meunier
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–8 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, apple, bread dough, biscuit

## About this wine

Opaline is a white sparkling wine from Champagne Dissaux-Verdoolaeghe et Fils, a family-run estate with four generations of winemaking history located in Binson Orquigny in the Vallée de la Marne. The estate cultivates 5 hectares of vines, with a primary focus on Pinot Meunier grapes. This cuvée highlights the potential of Pinot Meunier in producing a white sparkling wine. The wine is named 'Opaline', and while specific details for this cuvée are limited, the producer's 'Tradition' cuvée, also made from 100% Meunier, offers insight into their style.

## Interesting facts

- Pinot Meunier, the grape for Opaline, is a black grape that yields white wine.
- The producer has four generations of winemaking history.
- The estate cultivates 5 hectares of vines.
- Opaline is currently out of stock in the producer's boutique.

## Food pairing

The wine's inherent freshness and potential for subtle fruit notes make it a versatile partner for delicate seafood and poultry. Its effervescence can cut through richer textures like pâté or creamy sauces, while its minerality can complement the brininess of oysters.

## Wine making process

The production of Opaline involves primary fermentation, likely in stainless steel tanks, to capture the essence of the Pinot Meunier grapes. Following this, a secondary fermentation occurs within the bottle, a process essential for creating the wine's effervescence. The wine then undergoes a period of aging on its lees, a technique that contributes to its texture and complexity. The specific duration of aging and any further fining or filtration processes are not detailed, but the focus remains on traditional Champagne production methods.