Charles Heidsieck Rosé Millésime 2005

This bottle of the 2005 Brut Rosé was disgorged in 2017 with ten grams per liter dosage. It's a lovely wine that offers up complex notes of red apple, mandarin, white cherries, brioche and nutmeg. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, pure and vibrant, with a fleshy core of fruit, brisk acids, a refined mousse and lovely chalky grip on the finish. This is a serious, vinous rosé that numbers among the challenging 2005 vintage's successes. - william Kelley.

For the first time in the maison’s history, the vintage release was switched, with 2006 released before 2005 which was considered austere and closed. Now the 2005 has turned into an impressively gastronomic style, with red berry fruit and amazing depth and concentration. Richness gives an oak impression but it is 100% stainless steel. Made from 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, with 8% of red wine. Still compact, but with time it will flourish even more.

Ferme, tendu et fruité, le rosé 2005 montre un bouche sérieuse et imposera sa finale délicatement tannique à table.