Extremely pale pink/orange. Aroma of violets, jasmine, yeasty notes, rose petal. Refined flavours of apple, quince, lemon, sherbert and a hint of red berries. With a balancing note of bitterness. Lovely.
Full pink red/orange. Sprightly bubbles. Aroma of red fruits, orange peel and bread. Bright flavours of sour plum, hibiscus tea, rosehip, orange. Would be a good food wine.
Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Friuli Colli Orientali
Quite different bottle to the last. More evolved. Medium yellow. Aroma of toffee, hay, peach. Pronounced full oak, lemon and vanilla flavours. Balancing acidity and rich apple/quince fruit. Really good.
Dark red/brown. Aroma of oak, blackberry, varnish, smoke. More flowery aromas as the wine opened-up. Full, rich cherry and chocolate flavours. Elegant blackberry fruit. Each sip revealed more complexity. Decanted for an hour - might have been better for two hours. Superb.
A great bottle. Dark red/brown. Thick aroma of tar, musk, fruitcake and liquorice. Layers of rich cherry and blackcurrant flavour, with oak, vanilla and tobacco. A bitter chocolate note develops as the wine aerates. Exquisite.
Surprisingly youthful. Bright purple red colour. Lovely spirity fruity aroma, touch of pine. Fine blackcurrant and blackberry flavours, hints of eucalyptus and ginger. Opens up over an hour with brighter red fruit and a touch of fig/christmas cake. Delicious.
NV Joseph Perrier Champagne Cuvée Royále 88 Points
France, Champagne
Pale yellow. Aroma of lemon, toast, yeast. Lovely fine bubbles. Refreshing lemon and lime flavour, chalky, elegant, end-note of redcurrant.
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NV William Saintot Champagne Premier Cru Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut 92 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru
Extremely pale pink/orange. Aroma of violets, jasmine, yeasty notes, rose petal. Refined flavours of apple, quince, lemon, sherbert and a hint of red berries. With a balancing note of bitterness. Lovely.
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NV Laherte Frères Champagne Rosé de Meunier Extra Brut 92 Points
France, Champagne
Full pink red/orange. Sprightly bubbles. Aroma of red fruits, orange peel and bread. Bright flavours of sour plum, hibiscus tea, rosehip, orange. Would be a good food wine.
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