TASTING NOTES 
TO THE EYE: PEARL PINK
The colour of Rare Rose Millesime 2008 is as exquisite as the petals of old roses. Coppery, almost blue glints merge to give a soft hue of pink quartz. Elegant bubbles dance in the glass like a string of pearls.
 
ON THE NOSE: SPRINGLIKE AND COMPLEX
Confirming the impression of old roses, the initial nose offers a bouquet of spring flowers. This extremely fragrant elegance quickly increases in complexity and texture. Notes of tangerine, lychee and verbena alternate with hints of syrupy elderberry, the plumpness of sweet almonds and the vibrancy of peonies. Freshly picked dark crisp fruit (blackcurrant, blueberry, lingonberry) complement the Rare Rose Millesime 2008 olfactory palette. Heralding a vintage with exceptional potential, the nose is generous without being aggressive or overbearing.
 
ON THE PALATE: SUBTLE AND MINERAL
Following an attack that is both elegant and generous, the velvety texture unfurls to offer minerality and subtlety. Initially, the exuberant vitality of dark fruits like redcurrant, lingonberry and wild raspberry, underlined by citrus, stands out with incredible precision. Following this vibrancy, smoky notes and aromas of star anise and violets are released to entice the palate. The grace of Rare Rose Millesime 2008 resembles that of field poppies, which offer an exquisite beauty in their natural setting but cannot bear being plucked. Then the mineral tautness returns, shrouded with a triumphant delicacy, with a hint of vanilla and the light caress of silk chiffon.
 
FOOD PAIRING
awn risotto. Braised or red meat, such as Black Angus. Roast lamb chops. Stewed or roast pigeon. Lightly grilled red mullet. Grilled lobster. Mozzarella di buffala.
 
AWARDS 
Best in Show
Decanter World Wine Award 2019
Grand Gold
Mundus Vini
Winner Trophy - 96 points / Gold
International Wine Challenge