Country: France

Region: Champagne

Vintage: 2004

Cépage: Pinot Noir (80%) / Chardonnay (20%)

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 95 (RP); 95 (JS)

" Disgorged in 2012 after eight years sur lattes, the 2004 Brut Alexandra Grande Cuvée Rosé has really begun to develop some complexity after seven years on cork. Salmon-pink in hue, the wine wafts from the glass with a beautiful bouquet of blood orange, iodine, dried rose petals, aromatic bitters and tangerine. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, pure and racy, with a delicate pinpoint mousse, good concentration at the core and a long, saline finish. Readers who have had the foresight to cellar a few bottles should pop a cork or two, as this rosé is showing brilliantly."

William Kelley (RP) - 04/19