Abel Lepitre, Rosé, Champagne, France

90
Tasted by: Michael Edwards, Simon Field MW, Xavier Rousset MS
(at Decanter's January 2017 issue Rosé Champagne Panel Tasting, 02 Oct 2016)
A distinctive style for certain, with deeply oxidised caramel, coffee and tobacco notes. There are hints of truffle and wild honey too; perhaps best held back for the digestive. Idiosyncratic and rather fun!
Abel Lepitre, Rosé, Champagne
Producer
Abel Lepitre
Brand
Rosé
Wine Type
Sparkling
Colour
Rosé
Country
France
Region
Champagne
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
12.00%
Oak
Unoaked