NV Bonal Gentiane-Quina new L/I All of Philippe Fontaine Champagnes

All of Philippe Fontaine Champagnes are handcrafted at the estate

bitter botanicals

and crushed rocks

Ribollita (a vegetable and bean stew)

and dried fig hints

NV Bonal Gentiane-Quina new L/I All of Philippe Fontaine ChampagnesSpicy, earthy aperitif known as the "key to the appetite" Gentian, quinine and herbs of the Grande Chartreuse mountains Try in stirred cocktails with Scotch, rye, brandy or agave spirits Pair with salted nuts and Alpine cheeses Evolved from quinine bark infusions used to prevent malaria Since 1865, this spicy, earthy aperitif has been known as ouvre lapptit the key to the appetite. Serious in its role as an aperitif, and then popular with sportsmen,