| Recently tasted at N's birthday dinner at Matteo's - thanks N, for generously sharing it with us after keeping under your bed for 3 years! The colour of this lovely Rose champagne from M&C is that of a delightful deep pink, like the lovely blush of a fair maiden's cheeks. When poured, it developed a very fine mousse, with a gentle but persistent stream of fine bubbles throughout the 2-3 hours that the it was enjoyed. On the palate - very smooth, refreshing cherry and framboise notes of the pinot noir coming to fore, integrated with buttered toast from the chardonnay and dried biscuits from the lees. Below that, hints of game and meatiness, secondary characteristics of matured pinot noir. Extremely enjoyable, much more body, structure and complexity than the straight Dom Perignon. Alas, it wasn't a magnum that was opened that night... |
