Palmes d'Or 2008 Rosé Intense gift box

This rosé from the Prestige range of Nicolas Feuillatte is made by the saignée method: a short maceration gives it its intense colour. The grapes are exclusively Pinot Noir, from the grand cru village of Bouzy, complemented by Les Riceys. Ten years of ageing shape the 2008 vintage into a straightforward, balanced champagne with great ageing potential. On the nose it shows cherry, on the palate fresh fruit with a hint of lemon, plus subtle spice and a distinguished finish. The faceted bottle comes in a gift box.

Serve it at 9 to 11 °C in a tulip glass or white wine glass. It suits an aperitif just as well as a meal: with poultry, white fish in a sauce, shellfish, or with desserts of red fruit and little sugar.