NV Ruinart Brut Rose, Champagne, France (750ml)

WINEMAKER'S NOTES: On the palate the attack is distinctive and full, cradled by a gentle effervescence. The balance brings together delightful freshness and a voluptuous body. An elegant burst of peppermint and pink grapefruit rounds out this cheeky palette of aromas. The nose offers intense notes of exotic fruits (pomegranate, lychee and guava) that develop alongside soft floral essences (rose) and notes of freshly picked red fruits (cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry). These aromas splendidly showcase the wine’s subtle, spicy notes (tonka bean and nutmeg). TASTING NOTES: A pretty rosé, harmonious and lithe, with flavors of dried strawberry and smoke A gorgeous rosé in a rich, vinous style, this shows a satiny mousse and well-honed acidity, which buoy a detailed range of macerated raspberry fruit, dried apricot, grated ginger, graphite and chopped roasted almond flavors. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. - Wine Spectator, 94 pts.  A blend of 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay, and featur