Moet & Chandon Rosé Grand Vintage 2012, Champagne (with giftbox)

The first fresh notes of pink grapefruit and blood orange are followed by the scents of small red stonefruits such as morello cherry.

Fine and persistent bubbles. The mouth has nuances of wild strawberry and rhubarb. The sensation starts out balanced, soft and silky. The initial airy and delicate texture then asserts itself with a fruity and slightly astringent finish, evoking plum or damson plum.Grapes: 42% Pinot Noir (including 13% red wine), 35% Chardonnay and 23% Meunier.

A Champagne this good deserves a beautiful platter of all sorts of cheeses, fruits and light meats.