JASON KAWAGUCHI
Wine Director
Araxi Restaurant & Oyster Bar, 604-932-4540
araxi.com
As the name suggests, Araxi is known for the wonderful fresh
B.C. oysters we serve. While many wines can pair with oysters, the pairing of Champagne and oysters is the most celebrated.
The purity and freshness of Champagne match perfectly with the simplicity of fresh oysters on the half shell.
The Taittinger Champagne house in Reims, established in the historic mansion of the Counts of Champagne, has magnificent underground cellars caved into the chalk in the fourth century AD by the Benedictine monks from the Abbey of Saint Nicaise — which provides the perfect temperature and humidity for aging great Champagne.
Taittinger Cuvée Prestige is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that gives a lively and beautifully balanced entry that leads into a full creaminess with delightful tiny bubbles. There are lightly baked orchard fruit, citrus and honey flavours of great purity and delicacy, complete with a wonderfully clean and uplifting finish.
Join us for a glass of Taittinger and fresh oysters and discover for yourself why this pairing has transcended time.
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