Penfolds Champagne Rose 750ml (ABV 12%)

Grape Variety - 30% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir, 50% Pinot Meunier

Vineyard Region - Nogent, Sézanne and Côte des Blancs, Vallée de l’Ardre (8%), Epernay and Côte des Bar, Épernay, Vallée de la Marne and Saint-Thierry

Nose - An ascent of (textbook) grenadine fruits – Avec raspberry, redcurrant, blackcurrant and strawberry. Sans pomegranate.
And the citrus - pink grapefruit / mandarin marmalade.
And the florals/confiserie – scents of Anis de Flavigny Violet Pastiles or Violets of Toulouse; lily.
Upon sitting – wafts of cherry jam, sorry confiture.

Palate - Inviting, exotic.
Balanced, with an overt freshness - crispness up-front, and a delicate dosage imprint on finish.
Relaxed acidity, friendly effervescence.
Subtle mandarin and raspberry fruits impact immediately – over a flavour base of strawberry with pepper /
Turkish Delight with pistachio.
Stylistically light on its feet and sprightly … its ‘Champagne character’ teasingly revealed upon sitting.
Impatience? A second glass immediately beckons.

Type: Champagne & Sparkling
Winery: Penfolds