{"id":3756,"date":"2021-02-11T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-10T19:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/?page_id=3756"},"modified":"2023-02-13T14:34:52","modified_gmt":"2023-02-13T01:34:52","slug":"valentines-day","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/index.php\/valentines-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Valentine\u2019s Day 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t

Valentine\u2019s Day the 14th February: *(2021) <\/h3>\nAre you ready to sip, savour & share Valentine\u2019s Day. The following selection of vibrant & engaging Ros\u00e9 Champagnes – are an ideal pairing with varied Valentine occasions & cuisine. Here are a few brief words to describe my first impressions and the essence of each wine. A diverse range of 6 quality Ros\u00e9 Champagnes ready to be sipped, savoured & shared with your someone special.
\nRemember – ‘when & where possible, Champagne tastes better when served from the appropriate tulip glass and at the ideal temperature\u2019.\n\t

Drappier
Ros\u00e9 de Saign\u00e9e NV<\/h6>\nGrapes:\u00a0<\/strong>100% Pinot Noir
\nOwner\/ Chef de Cave:<\/strong> Michel Drappier
\nChampagne Drappier are one of the rare Houses producing a Ros\u00e9 Champagne by the Saign\u00e9e method. The well-structured palate has vibrant and expressive red fruits and violet with a lightly spiced note. Receiving only a light dosage the finish is extremely fresh.
(12% Alc. – R.S. 6g\/L).\n\u2022 Chill gently & serve between 8\u00b0- 9\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$69.99 : 4 Stars<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Valentine-Bottle-02\"\n\t
Piper-Heidsieck
Ros\u00e9 Sauvage NV<\/h6>\nBlend of:\u00a0<\/strong>Pinot Noir, Meunier & Chardonnay
\nChef de Cave:<\/strong> \u00c9milien Boutillat
\nThe engaging palate is generous and luscious showcasing dark cherries, pomegranate, red plums, clementine\u2019s – and just a touch of saffron. This wines structure and fruit forward nature is enhanced with dashes of Asian spice and an elevated lingering finish.
(12% Alc. – R.S. 10g\/L).\n\u2022 Chill gently & serve between 8\u00b0- 10\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$89.99 : 4 Stars<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Valentine-Bottle-03\"\n\t
Charles Heidsieck
Ros\u00e9 R\u00e9serve NV<\/h6>\nBlend of :\u00a0<\/strong>Pinot Noir, Meunier & Chardonnay
\nChef de Cave:<\/strong> Cyril Brun
\nThe generous palate showcasing defined precision and timely flavours bursting with strawberries, raspberries, cherries, wildflowers and subtle hints of allspice and a bright seam of acidity keeping any of these vibrant characters from falling short of the bright finish.
(12% Alc. – R.S. 11g\/L) \n\u2022 Chill gently & serve between 8\u00b0- 10\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$119.99 : 5 Stars<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Valentine-Bottle-04\"\n\t
Charles Heidsieck
Ros\u00e9 Vintage 2006<\/h6>\nGrapes:\u00a0<\/strong>63% Pinot Noir & 37% Chardonnay
\nChef de Cave:<\/strong> Cyril Brun – *(since May 2015)
\nThis ros\u00e9 is characterised by a silky texture and perfectly entwined spice notes. The palate is generous showcasing blackberry tea, red cherries and dried cranberries. The lengthy finish underlines the great complexity, purity and finesse of this 2006 Vintage Ros\u00e9.
(12% Alc. – R.S. 10g\/L) \n\u2022 Chill gently & serve between 9\u00b0- 11\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$189.99 : 5 Stars<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Valentine-Bottle-05\"\n\t
Pol Roger
Brut Ros\u00e9 Vintage 2012<\/h6>\nGrapes:\u00a0<\/strong>60% Pinot Noir & 40% Chardonnay
\nChef de Cave:<\/strong> Damien Cambres – *(April 2018)
\nA fine perlage releases on the palate a fine mineral character with dynamic red fruits and a hint of vanilla spice. The wine is silky smooth with a balance of delicate freshness and refined elegance. A discreet backbone of acidity and with a focused and opulent finish.
(12.5% Alc. – R.S. 8g\/L)\n\u2022 Chill gently & serve between 8\u00b0- 10\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$125.99 : 5 Stars<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\"Valentine-Bottle-06\"\n\t
Rare
Ros\u00e9 Mill\u00e9sime 2008<\/h6>\nGrapes\u00a0<\/strong>70% Chardonnay & 30% Pinot Noir
\nChef de Cave:<\/strong> R\u00e9gis Camus
\nA sensory experience both elegant & generous, the velvety texture unfurls to offer minerality and subtlety. An exuberant vitality of dark fruits and of citrus is followed by the vibrancy, smoky notes of star anise, violets and a delicate vanilla crescendo – a rare treat worth sharing.
(12% Alc. – R.S. 8.5g\/L) \n\u2022 Chill gently & serve between 9\u00b0- 11\u00b0C
\n*Retail – NZ$499.99 : 5 Stars<\/strong>\n\t*These vibrant Ros\u00e9 Champagnes are available from Fine Wine Retailers \u2022 Restaurants \u2022 Wine Bars & *Champagne Houses.
*(stock & vintage availability may vary by country)\n

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