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Etienne Dumont Brut Champagne

Etienne Dumont Champagne

Well, here it is, the Sainsbury’s answer to Tesco’s "A Carpentier" and us at Libation never being too choosy when it comes to supermarkets, so let’s give it a whirl.

Nice rich gold tone label, although one taster said it was flat and monotone, though the black text lifts it somewhat. There ‘s a nice ‘ED’ on the bottle neck however overall, there’s just the two colours: black and gold – not quite up to those other proponents of black and gold: a Chanel handbag, but at least they’re making an effort. Oh-uh – it’s the high street capsule lurking beneath, just plain silver – they should have made it gold!

Aroma: mmm nice, elderflowers, blossom and a bit fruity.

Taste: eh? There is no taste! Really! No discernable, dominant flavours at all, just a clean tasting and not very demanding sensation. You get the fizz at first but that’s all. It’s very light and totally inoffensive.

Oddly, it has a fine mousse. Perhaps without it, it would just taste of fresh air? We decided this was a Champagne for sports people, to carry in their kit instead of Lucozade as it’s very refreshing. Actually, it would be good for cocktails. As the bottle progressed, we got a slight hint of raspberry sharpness and something a bit grapey, a bit golden delicious. One taster detected savoury notes, going as far as saying it had a hint of soy sauce!

We have marked it down because: It’s not too taxing, a bit watery, has a lacklustre capsule and they really must try harder. Although now we have been spoilt and it has ultimately made us crave a better Champagne. - KT