La Grande Dame Rosé 2006

La Grande Dame Rosé 2006 combines Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in almost equal parts: 53 to 47 per cent, drawn from eight grands crus. The year 2006 brought a generous harvest of excellent quality, and the house makes this rosé only in particularly good years. The perlage is very fine.

The bouquet shows red fruit and toasty notes. On the palate the champagne is silky and rich, yet crisply fresh, and it lingers for a long time. That makes it a companion for the table: lobster and sea urchin suit it as well as pata negra ham. Serve it at 9 to 11 °C in a wide white wine glass or a Burgundy glass. According to the merchant, it can be drunk straight away or kept for another four to five years. It comes in an elegant box, so it also makes a good gift.