NV Rene Geoffroy Champagne Rose de Saignee Brut Premier Cru

The NV Brut Rose de Saignee is 100% Pinot Noir from the 2008 vintage. The rich, vinous style is beautifully balanced by the coolness and minerality of the year. This is a gorgeous, complete Champagne bursting with personality and sheer class. The wine boasts fabulous depth and remarkable nuance without ever coming across as heavy. To be sure, this is an intense, bold style that needs to be paired with food. Disgorged July 5, 2011. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2018. Review Date: November 2011

A hint of malt adds a rich layer to the flavors of ripe fruit?black cherry, berries, grilled plum, whole-grain toast and smoke?all set on a refined texture. An elegant, flavorful rosé, with lovely, fine-tuned acidity. Disgorged April 2011. Drink now through 2018. 302 cases imported. ?AN Review Date: December 2011