I’ve had this favorite of many here so many moons ago that as far as wine drinking goes I am not even the same person anymore. I had fairly high expectations but was not disappointed. There is such a wide range of rosé styles out there that I don’t know if I can necessarily call it ”grower-esque” but I do find it more singular and vinous than most grande marque rosés. Not the greatest value in the world but not a bad one either. A wine of both intellectual interest and pleasure.
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NV Billecart-Salmon Champagne Brut Rosé - France, Champagne (9.4.2021)
From a half bottle. The orange/salmon color is just lovely. The nose is nuanced and elegant with cherry, red apple, tangerine, slight toast and hints of spices. The mousse is fairly large and gentle, yet persistent. The overall feel is quite dry yet generous with a pretty lush texture. There is a nice bitter streak that together with the agrume notes remind me of a Negroni. The palate is not terribly complex but there is a real wine beneath the mousse and it has both character and poise. Quite the length too, it lingers on the palate for an admirably long time.
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