2008 Rosé 'Le Sourire de Reims', Champagne Abelé 1757, Champagne
The 2008 Le Sourire de Reims Champagne Rose from Abele 1757 is 100% Pinot Noir from Les Riceys. The colour is a deep copper orange. This has aromas of blood orange with hints of liquorish and spice but restrained. The skin contact style really shows here on the palate. It is rich, intense, but savory and long. It offers up orange peel, grapefruit and a little floral touch. The bubbles are very fine and focused.