Henriot : Brut Rosé

An aromatic, spiced rosé, with intense acidity providing structure and framing pretty white peach, black cherry and raspberry flavors. There's a nice salty tang counterpointing the ripe fruit notes and leading to a clean, lightly chalky finish. Drink now.

Fresh, precise nose featuring bright red berries, lemon peel and white blossoms. The direct palate exhibits beautiful acidity and intriguing developed notes of truffle and sourdough, leading to a creamy, toasty finish with yellow plum notes.

Henriot's NV Brut Rosé impresses with its persistence and fine overall balance. Red berries, blood orange, flowers, spices and a mineral note all take shape in this pliant, beautifully expressive Rosé from Henriot. All the elements are in the right place. Disgorged: October 2011. Lot #: L1215911011.

An attractive red-fruit flavored Champagne with a balanced, crisp texture, this bottling is just ready to go. Its fruitiness, coupled with the soft texture from the dosage, is packed with ripe acidity. Drink now.

The NV Brut Rose is a surprisingly deep wine. Layers of rich, expressive fruit flow gracefully in this expressive, generous Rose. The wine has more than enough depth and sheer richness to drink well both as an aperitif and with food. It is a gorgeous effort from Henriot. Dosage is 10 grams per liter. This is Lot # L1107120510. Disgorged May 2010. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2015. This is a strong set of wines from Henriot. Quality seems to have improved quite a bit over the last few years. Importer: Henriot Inc., New York, NY; tel. (212) 605-6706