Barons de Rothschild : Brut Rosé

A rich and smoky hint of roasted nut underscores flavors of baked white cherry and pink grapefruit granita in this lively rosé Champagne, with a subtle, creamy finish. Drink now through 2021. 5,000 cases made, 83 cases imported.

(85% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Noir; 7 g/l dosage; LLS33S10M): Bright orange-pink. Smoky, lees-tinged aromas of ripe red berries, orange zest and honey, with a hint of chamomile in the background. Juicy, penetrating redcurrant and tangerine flavors are braced and lifted by juicy acidity. Stretches out and gains flesh on the finish, which leaves suave floral pastille and berry skin notes behind. The marriage of richness and tension here will make this Champagne very flexible with food.

Medium deep pink colour with a copper hue and youthful bubbles. Pure and intense nose with ripe raspberry, fig, pink citrus and pastry. The palate has a good bite with generous fruit, candied citrus flavours and raspberry confiture, balanced by a fresh backbone. Creamy texture and fine length.

Aromas of red berries, wild flowers and blood orange zest. The palate balances fleshy nectarine, peach melba and grapefruit layered with toasted hazelnuts and white bread. A lively entry, salty minerality and a persistent, serious finish.

This ripe, red-fruit-flavored wine is smooth and juicy. Its fruitiness is balanced by the filigree of acidity and minerality to give a rich wine that is also elegant. Drink this bottling now.