crushed slate

carried by warm tar

fresh fish dishes or pasta

which Juan Antonio Ponce compares with 2008

It is a Vin Doux Naturel or a sweet wine with a higher alcohol content than "normal" wine

Ruinart Rose Brut 1/2 FL Ruinart crushed slateFalstaff 93 points: Medium cherry red, delicate gold reflections, delicate, persistent mousse. Fine cherry confit with a smoky undertone, subtle tobacco nuances, delicate hints of blossom honey, subtle candied orange zest. Full bodied, juicy, red apple, finesse rich structure, strawberry confit on the finish, lemony aftertaste, ripe oranges in the aftertaste, fruity sweet aftertaste, a versatile food accompaniment. James Suckling 92 points: Strawberry