Abelé 1757 Le Sourire de Reims Brut Rosé Champagne 2008

Deep blood-orange color with aromas of raspberries, grapefruit, rust, cherries, cloves, sandalwood, dried lavender, walnuts and tarte tatin. Complex, aromatic and vinous palate with delicious spice and walnut character. Dry. Long, elegant finish. 100% pinot noir. Drink or hold [into the early 2040s+]. Score - 94. (jamessuckling.com, Aug. 8, 2022) Deep blood-orange color with aromas of raspberries, grapefruit, rust, cherries, cloves, sandalwood, dried lavender, walnuts and tarte tatin. Complex, aromatic and vinous palate with delicious spice and walnut character. Dry. Long, elegant finish. 100% pinot noir. Drink or hold [into the early 2040s+]. Score - 94. (jamessuckling.com, Aug. 8, 2022) 750 mL bottle