We’re sure most everyone knows that today is Mardi Gras. A time to bare all for the sake of some plastic beads and way too many Hurricanes. But as some of you may or may not also know, today is the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day. So lets keep our tops on for the moment and celebrate the fact that women are here to keep the world a little more civilized. Or at least keep the world’s bathrooms clean. (Have you ever seen a single man’s bathroom? Even microbiologists have to shiver.)
Without being too cliché, there might not be a better way to enjoy the more feminine things in life (and indulgence!) than chocolate. And hey, you know what goes well with chocolate? You get a king cake if you answered “champagne.”
That’s right, women, repressed Catholics, and unleashed coeds everywhere can agree that champagne makes any celebration complete. Before you get too drunk to walk home in your 5-inch heels, we’d like to recommend another bubbly libation, the Duval-Leroy Brut ($35). This champagne lights up the party immediately, with plenty of bubbles when it hits the glass. Thankfully, the carbonation settles down once it hits your mouth, playfully tickling your palate as you drink. It had a very light, sour smell that still managed to remain enticing, more like a delicate yogurt. It had a tart, clean, fruity finish, and was crisp and easy to drink. Overall, the experience was refreshing and palate-cleansing, with a unique taste for a French style champagne. Perfect for a charming carnival with the fairer sex (we’re sure Bourbon Street is keeping it classy as always).
Score: An all-around 3.5
Recommended: Sure, it has one of the more unique yet enticing flavors we’ve experienced.
