Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d'Or Rosé 2003 Champagne (75cl, 12%)

Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d'Or Rosé 2003 is a prestige cuvée rosé Champagne made from Pinot Noir, half from the Grand Cru village of Bouzy and half from Les Riceys in the Aube. The colour comes from the saignée method, with 72 hours of skin contact, and the wine aged at least ten years on its lees. The 2003 harvest began on 21st August after spring frosts, hail and a very hot summer, with yields of 8,100 kg/ha. The nose offers strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry, marzipan and floral notes, with vanilla and licorice later. The palate is ripe cherry, spice and red berry compote with delicate tannins. The finish is moderately long, with baked apple and a crisp lemon zest close.