The color is a delicate pomegranate pink with very slightly orange reflections. The sparkling light effervescence has a persistent foam. The nose is subtle and fresh first offering an original palette of tropical fruits guava and lychee and small berries raspberries cherries and wild strawberries in the first instance. These are followed by rose and pomegranate notes which complete the complex intense aromatic profile dominated by somewhat undeveloped primary aromas. On the palate the attack is distinct and full cradled by a gentle effervescence. The aromas of freshly picked berries are fully expressed. The balance brings together a delightful freshness and voluptuous body expressed by an elegant bracing touch of mint and pink grapefruit. For a main course it will be a remarkable complement to a leg of milk-fed lamb or a low temperature cooked veal fillet. At the end of the meal it will find its full expression with a berry soup enhanced with an excellent Modena balsamic vinegar. It will be enhanced by thin slices of fine Italian prosciutto San Daniele Parma etc.. A starter of mi-cuit salmon or salmon prepared as a Japanese tataki will reveal its many facets.

Ruinart Champagne Brut Rose Reims France – 750 ml
$57.68