Ruinart, Rosé,

A very pretty, light pink in the glass, the Ruinart Rose NV has attractive cherry and ripe grapefruit notes leading into a bright, juicy palate that explodes with vibrant acidity and a creamy mousse full of red fruit and spice. Composed of 55% Pinot Noir of which 12% is still, and 45% Chardonnay with 30% reserve wine in the blend, it is aged two to three years sur latte and finished with an eight gram per liter dosage. This is a very fresh, uncomplicated rosé and ready to enjoy.

(55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay; 9 g/l dosage; LAH9V): Light orange. Sharply focused red berry and tangerine scents are complicated by suggestions of allspice and cinnamon, with a hint of smokiness in the background. Sappy and minerally on the palate, offering fresh strawberry and blood orange flavors lifted by juicy acidity. Packs a serious punch but carries no excess weight and finishes stony and very long, with echoing red berry character.