André Clouet, Champagne Brut Rosé N° 3 NV Italy

André Clouet, Champagne Brut Rosé N° 3 NV ItalyBeautifully fragrant, rounded pink champagne with ripe notes of red fruits, almonds and toast. It's both rich and refreshing on the palate, with generous cherry and raspberry fruit and pearly bubbles. This is the estate's Number Three cuve ros, with the emphasis on precision and delicacythough its colour varies with the blend, it's a reliably elegant and vibrant wine. An indulgent champagne that can make any occasion special!

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it opens with profound notes of crushed red and black currants

February 2012 94/100 ‘Initially generous

vibrant acidity that blossoms into flavours reminiscent of peach

toasted nuts and citrus peel

countries and styles to enjoy

grandmother or friend

this Chambolle is relatively full and dark

unoaked Tradition wines from Cyril Marès's Mas des Bressades in the southern Rhône Valley

dark chocolate and a little star anise carry through to flavours of cherry

This wine could actually turn out to be even better than my relatively conservative tasting note

The Wild Red Mead is a great match for snacks and simple meat and cheese dishes