Yesterday, 1 June, Ristorante San Michele in Avigliana (Turin) hosted an unforgettable evening: a wine tasting event dedicated to the Champagnes of Pehu-Guiardel
Ristorante San Michele hosted an evening devoted to the prestigious wines of Champagne Pehu-Guiardel, genuine Récoltant-Manipulants based in Les Riceys in the Côte des Bar, in the Aube. The restaurant's talented Chef created a unique menu, expertly paired with the four outstanding Champagnes served during the evening. The restaurant's Sommelier and owner, Gianfranco Mossa, worked hand in hand with the Chef to create perfect pairings that showcased both the dishes and the wines.
Through its traditional-method sparkling wines, the producer Champagne Pehu-Guiardel brought its passion and expertise straight to the event. As exclusive importers and distributors in Italy of their Champagnes, we had the privilege of being there to tell the story of these wines and the distinctive production style that sets them apart.
Lovers of fine food and Champagne had the chance to get to know the story of the Recoltant Manipulant Péhu-Guiardel at first hand and to discover their high-quality labels, all small artisanal productions.
Champagne Tasting: The Pairings at Ristorante San Michele
Now on to the pairings that delighted the guests at the event:
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Champagne Pehu-Guiardel Brut Origine was paired with a delicious mixed welcome selection of crostini with butter and anchovies, a vegetable tartlet with toma fondue, and a board of veal fillet mocetta. The pairing struck a perfect balance between freshness and texture, enhancing the flavours of the dishes while balancing the roundness of the wine.
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Champagne Péhu-Guiardel Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature was served alongside an enticing fillet of smoked eel. The smoked eel was a perfect match for the complexity and elegance of this Champagne, defined by the purity of its Pinot Noir and the absence of dosage.
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For the third pairing, Champagne Péhu-Guiardel Rosé Brut shone alongside pigeon-filled agnolotti served with their own brown jus. The intensity and complexity of this rosé Champagne brought out the rich flavours of the pigeon, making for a delightful match.
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Finally, Champagne Péhu-Guiardel Blanc de Blancs Brut was paired with a panna cotta topped with a reduction of the same Champagne. This pairing brought the evening to a close on a sweet-and-savoury note from the Champagne reduction, as the creaminess of the panna cotta melded with the elegance and freshness of this wine, made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes grown on a single plot called "Côte Pelée".
The guests' enthusiasm for these new Champagnes was palpable throughout the evening. They were captivated by the quality and finesse of the wines from RM producer Champagne Péhu-Guiardel, appreciating the attention to detail and authenticity that define every bottle.
The tasting of Champagne at Ristorante San Michele in Avigliana, near Turin, was a resounding success. It showed just how important it is to discover and champion artisanal producers and the passion with which they craft extraordinary wines.
If you didn't get the chance to attend this event, don't worry. Champagne Péhu-Guiardel wines are available at Ristorante San Michele, and you can contact the restaurant for further information or to book a private tasting.
Our thanks once again to Ristorante San Michele, to the Chef, to owner and Sommelier Gianfranco Mossa and to Champagne Péhu-Guiardel for giving us an unforgettable evening of good food, superb wines and moments of pure gastronomic joy.
The wines of Recoltant Manipulant Champagne Pehu-Guiardel are available through the official distribution channels of Wine Terroir Import: send us an email or contact your local sales representative for orders and reservations!
