There is good punch and solid density to the muscular medium weight plus flavors that coat the mouth on the lightly stony and youthfully austere finish

An admirably discreet application of wood sets off the notably restrained

and I suspect that its origin in the crème de la crème of Roederer's Cristal-worthy holdings has even more to do with the extra dimension it possesses above and beyond its white counterpart than the delicate infusion of Pinot Noir phenolics that give it its delicate pink hue

pure and intensely floral nose that is elegant

Discreet wood influence surrounds the intensely spicy and earthy nose that is at once elegant yet animale and this sauvage character extends to the very rich

Bollinger, La Cote aux Enfants Vintage:2012 There is good punch andMagnum. Bollinger needed red wine for their ros so this is a reprise after concentrating on making red wine for the ros. From a vineyard in A. Low yields. Cold maceration for five days. This is now sold younger than before after two to four years. They are now using some whole bunch. 5,000 bottles made. Proper, very deep crimson. Spicy and a bit harsh on the nose at the moment. But very beguiling on palate a real curiosity. Proper red wine. Dry