Sparkling Vouvray

[Randy Caparoso]

Good question. Haven't seen one in years (Monmousseaux used to be a common brand). However, Kermit Lynch (who has distribution in all major markets) imports a Petillant style Vouvray by Champalou. It's quite good (we sell it in some of our restaurants) -- just a partial sparkler, but yeasty, honeyed and fragrantly fresh. Would retail around $20-$22 in most parts of the country.