Moet & Chandon Champagne Brut Rose Imperial 2008

Wine Spectator 93 points - Hints of honey and toast enrich flavors of crushed black cherry, raspberry, singed orange peel, mineral and licorice snap. Shows lovely integration. Drink now through 2028.-A.N..September/2016 Ultimate Beverage Challenge 91 points - Aromas of whole wheat toast and oatmeal mingle with a wild raspberry and red currant on the nose. The bubbles are tiny and elegant, dancing on the palate and uplifting the flavors, a touch of tannins add to the structure of the Champagne. Long and complex finish. - 2017 Ultimate Wine Challenge.June/2017 Wine Advocate 92 points - Moet & Chandon’s intensely colored 2008 Grand Vintage Rose is dominated by Pinot Noir (50% or more along with roughly 30% Chardonnay and 20% Meunier) and contains 20% of red wine. It is released earlier than the white counterpart, which is scheduled for the second half of 2016 due to its strong acidity, which chef de cave Benoit Gouez finds ”a bit too prominent,” though ”not as crazy as the 1996 acidi