2010 Jacquart Cuvee Alpha Rose, Champagne

With lower than the standard dosage in the Jacquart range, this wine shows off its rich, maturing fruit. A strong line of minerality comes from the 52% of Chardonnay in the blend of grand and premier cru wines. Drink now, or, even better, wait until 2020.

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Coral pink with deep and luminous orange glints. Its bubbles are of extreme finesse with a persistent mousse.

The nose is seductively fruity with delectable aromas of vine peaches, bitter orange, marzipan, raspberry and crushed strawberry. Airing liberates more floral notes of lime blossom, rose and honeysuckle, intermingled with lemon, star anise, blackcurrant, apricot, grapefruit and brioche lifted by touches of liquorice and cocoa.

The vinification process brings amplitude, elegance and persistence to the palate, with a mineral signature that is punctuated by saline notes that are perfect for gastronomy. The finish, carried by a luscious tropical fruitiness, reveals the concentration and freshness of blood orange and grapefruit.

Champagne Jacquart was founded in 1964 in Reims, Champagne by a group of 18 grapegrowers. This group now consists of approximately 1800 growers who collectively own close to 2500 hectares (6177 acres) of vineyards. The wines are made from a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier and the house style is fresh and fruit-focused.