Henriot Rose Champagne

Description

”Sensual and elegant, with a light pink colour, brut Rose is dominated by an intense . fruity nose and has a balanced palate with delicate red fruit notes.VINIFICATION Assemblage Champagne Henriots Brut Rose is obtained by adding pinot noir vinified as a red wine to the assemblage. Brut Rose is made up of a majority of pinot noir from the Montagne de Reims and chardonnay from the Cote des Blancs. More than 15 crus are blended, including the following village crus Avize, Chouilly, Mareuil sur Ay, Verzy, Verzenay, Avenay, Vertus, Trepail and Epernay. Pinot Meunier adds a delicate fruity note. Brut Rose contains 25% reserve wines*. * The percentage of reserve wines may vary from one year to another.Ageing The bottles of Brut Rose remain for a period of 2-3 years in the calm and dark of our caves in Reims.TASTING Comments On the eye Salmon pink with copper highlights. Fine, persistent effervescence.On the nose Intense, complex and pleasantly fruity, the nose reveals aromas of red berry fruit raspberry, strawberry and freshly squeezed citrus fruit pink grapefruit, mandarin, then light vegetal fragrances blackcurrant buds and floral scents gillyflower, iris, finishing on delicious notescandied fruit in particular and mineral tones.On the palate The palate offers lots of freshness and excellent balance in a harmonious aromatic register. Length is remarkable. Lovely balsamic and floral notes precede the spicy aromas that contribute freshness for a delicious finish.Food-Wine Suggestions Wok-caramelised crayfish tails, Creole rice Champagne braised veal with sweetbread under Roses de Reims crust with roasted boletus and saffron mashed potatoes Millefeuille pastry with raspberriesRecommendations Maturing Ready to taste – Will keep 4-5 years Recommended tasting temperature 8-9C When to consume with aperitif, exotic dishes, pinkish meat, red fruit desserts.” – Henriot