LAHERTE FRERES ULTRADITION BRUT ROSE

Exhibiting notes of orange rind, plums, cinnamon and red berries, the NV Brut Rosé Ultradition is medium-bodied, bright and charming, with a fine-boned core of fruit, lively acids and a delicate pinpoint mousse. This release, disgorged in October 2010, is based on the 2015 vintage and 60% direct press Pinot Meunier, 30% macerated Pinot Meunier and 10% red wine from Pinot Meunier.

Lightly fragrant, with floral and ripe pureed raspberry notes and accents of gingersnap biscuit, kumquat and graphite, framed by a chalky mouse and firm, focused acidity. Disgorged October 2014. Drink now through 2020. 2,500 cases made.