To celebrate my passing of my CSW exam (Certified Specialist of Wine), we opened a bottle of sparkling wine tonight, a Clairette de Die called Jaillance. It's a blend of Muscat and Clairette, and made in the "Methode Ancestrale", a technique that pre-dates the "Traditional Method" used for Champagne and other top level sparkling wines.
As for drinking, this was very nice. The muscat really shows through, with lots of honeysuckle and a hint of apricot on the nose, and apricot and orange on the palate. Lots of fruit, and just a little sweetness; enough to make it very easy drinking, but also enough to make it possibly clash with some foods. But that's okay, it's so delicious that you don't need anything with it (and unlike Champagne, it might actually work with strawberries!)
If you're looking for the finesse and richness of Champagne, this doesn't have it. But if you want a change of pace, this is well worth trying. (side note: it's only 7% abv, so you can drink the entire bottle if you so desire).
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