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Fresh goat cheese

with the cuvée Érynn · Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Grand Cru

Fresh goat's crottin with olive oil and herbs
Recipe 01

Fresh goat's crottin with olive oil and herbs

Time · Prep 10 min · Cook 0 min · serves 4

Ingredients

  • 2 fresh goat's crottins (young Chavignol style)
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp finely chopped rosemary
  • Fleur de sel, cracked black pepper
  • Lightly toasted country bread slices

Method

  1. Slice each crottin in half horizontally and arrange the halves on a plate.
  2. Drizzle generously with olive oil.
  3. Scatter over the thyme, rosemary, fleur de sel and cracked pepper.
  4. Leave to rest for 5 min at room temperature so the aromas can develop.
  5. Serve with the toasted country bread slices.

Why the pairing works. The lively acidity and chalky minerality of this 100% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs from the Le Mont des Tours parcel balance the milky, slightly tangy character of fresh goat cheese, creating a clean and persistent gustatory tension.

Fresh goat cheese tartine with courgette and mint
Recipe 02

Fresh goat cheese tartine with courgette and mint

Time · Prep 15 min · Cook 5 min · serves 4

Ingredients

  • 200 g fresh goat cheese (spreadable style)
  • 1 green courgette
  • 8 fresh mint leaves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of half a lime
  • 4 slices rye or sourdough bread, toasted

Method

  1. Slice the courgette into very thin ribbons using a peeler or mandoline.
  2. Sauté them in olive oil over high heat for 2–3 min, season lightly, then leave to cool slightly.
  3. Spread each toasted bread slice generously with fresh goat cheese.
  4. Arrange the courgette ribbons on top and drizzle with lime juice.
  5. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.

Why the pairing works. The green freshness of the courgette and the brightness of the mint echo the green apple notes and iodine tension of this Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs, while the acidity of this Bouzy Grand Cru Chardonnay cuts cleanly through the creaminess of the cheese.

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