Rare Rosé Millésime 2014 sweeps you up in a whirlwind of aromas, the kindred spirit of Rare Rosé Millésime 2007. The wine’s sensory eccentricity enhances the expressive palette of Rare Champagne. A talkative wine whose unbridled energy reveals itself immediately, this rosé vintage later reveals a tender, fragrant intensity, both floral and spiced, evoking a sophisticated feminine fragrance.

THE VINTAGE

After an especially mild and humid autumn and winter, drier weather followed in March and April. Then, after a rainy period, June became hot and sunny. July and August were extremely cold and rainy. A sunny and very dry climate finally settled in September, heralding a bountiful harvest.

TASTING NOTES

On the eye: The wine’s incredibly dense, coppery rose gold color anticipates the richness and depth of its bouquet. It is reminiscent of the intensity of Rare Rosé Millésime 2007. The bubbles are very subtle.

On the nose: Rare Rosé Millésime 2014 displays its extra-ordinary personality from the first nose. It opens with strong aromas of red and dark fruits - wild strawberry, black cherry, blackberry - and blood orange. The more the wine aerates, the more generous it becomes. On the second nose, musk, apricot and candied orange covered in dark chocolate come together, simultaneously revealing a hint of candied fruit and chocolate, violet, rose, and even guava. This sophisticated scent evokes a timeless feminine fragrance. Finally, spiced aromas - star anise and pepper - emerge, complemented by a touch of kirsch and brioche.

On the palate: The nose lingers on the palate, thanks in particular to the violet and red fruits. The attack is vibrant, succulent and fiery in its concentration. Pomegranate, Morello cherry and dried flowers assert themselves. Notes of strawberry tart and crème pâtissière then characterize the generous, velvety flavor. Rare Rosé Millésime 2014 finishes with a powerful, swirling, vinous tension, worthy of a fine dining champagne: chocolate, pink peppercorns and kirsch bloom on the palate. A wonderfully long, positive bitterness rounds off the tasting of this eccentric vintage.

PAIRING

Vitello tonnato. Spanish charcuterie. Hand-cut beef tartare, capers, Espelette pepper. French eel stew with red wine. Game with cranberry sauce, crème de cassis, cocoa. Layered vegetable pie, green cabbage and crispy root vegetables, vegetable reduction, black truffle. Red and dark fruit soupe with sweet spices. Strawberry tart.