4 r de Ruinart Rosé wooden box

The Brut Rosé is one of the flagships of Ruinart, the house that sees itself as the creator of the first rosé champagne. The cuvée is made up of 45% Chardonnay and 55% Pinot Noir, of which 18 to 19% is vinified as red wine. 20 to 25% reserve wine from the two previous vintages rounds out the blend. The nose is fine and fresh, with exotic and small red fruits, then rose and pomegranate. The silky, fleshy palate brings pomegranate, grapefruit and peppermint. The Chardonnay keeps the rounder Pinot Noir in balance.

Serve it at 8 to 10 °C in a white wine glass. It goes with gazpacho, prawns and lamb, and as a dessert partner with a rose-flavoured macaron. It is delivered as four bottles in a wooden case with the fire brand on each side. Ruinart has used cases like this since 1789. This one comes from France, and the wood from environmentally friendly forests.