Vilmart Grand Cellier Rubis Rosé Brut 2006

Deep salmon-copper with a richly spiced nose, dried rose petals, blood orange, clove, and a faint wisp of sandalwood. Tiny, persistent bubbles carry red cherry and candied citrus peel into a finish that lingers with real grip and warmth. For a 2006, it carries its age with surprising vitality, the acidity still lively and the fruit nowhere near faded. Drink now through 2027.