Dom Ruinart Rosé | 2007

The best thing about Ruinart is not their Blanc des Blancs, it's their Rosé. This stunning 2007 is a buttoned-up example of the Ruinart Rosé style — plush, luxurious, and googly satisfying. A blend of 80% Grand Cru Chardonnay with 20% Aÿ Grand Cru Pinot Noir, 10 years on the lees, complete with malolactic fermentation, results in a total sensory experience. Bottled with a conservative dosage (under 6 grams), the nose entices with coffee bean, apple confit, and sweet tangerine. The palate is vibrant with fine lines of freshness persisting through layers and layers of flavor. A total stunner that makes the ordinary, the occasion. ~Allegra A