L'Avenir Brut Rosé Méthode Cap Classique 2007

L’Avenir Brut Rosé Méthode Cap Classique 2007 85+ Points

Medium clear, pale bright salmon / bronze / russet hue.

Fine tiny bubbles, medium concentration, low plus viscosity, but surprisingly coating and “oily".

Clean, medium intensity, matured yeasty autolysis character coming forth, over the earthy fruitiness, with rather pronounced pink grapefruit skin freshness and hints of young berry.

Very dry, ultra brut style, crisp and lively, the fruit perceived comfirmed on the palate, tight, racy and nervous structure, need time to assimilate, medium plus acidity, medium plus complexity and medium alcohol.

Blend of 50% Pinotage – 40% Chenin Blanc & 10% Chardonnay, second fermentation in bottle, 18 months on lees, maiden vintage, excellently priced compare to other customer favourite and bigger run of the mill brands, drink well now as a great aperitif or with delicate seafood tomato based pasta or smoked salmon, but will gain more complexity if cellar under optimum condition. ery fine debut, hope it will stay that way.
Now until 2014.