André Clouet Spiritum 96 Rosé

André Clouet Spiritum 96 Rosé

$149.99 $182.00
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Vintage

NV

Size

750ml

Country

France

Region

Champagne

Description

"The essence of a great vintage with the freshness of a vibrant rosé" Jean-François Clouet

"Rosés are usually enjoyed while they are still young and fresh, but I was looking for that complexity and fullness that exceptional wines acquire only after a very long maturation. I didn’t want to offer a rosé that had merely aged well… I wanted to combine the freshness and youth of a rosé wine with the essence of a great Vintage. The key element in accomplishing this feat was going to be the liqueur!" Jean-François Clouet

“The spirit of Clouets' Bouzy pinot noir is inimitable, and the contrast he has conjured here between supple, silky red fruits and the spicy depth of 1996 liqueur is striking indeed. Boasting a medium, bright salmon hue, the core of integrity of fresh Bouzy pinot noir that Clouet has long exemplified is compelling, and the seamless integration of the extra level of depth and spice that is 1996 has subtly deepened its impact and complexity. The real mastery here is that it effortlessly blends the two without appearing like two disparate generations 24 years apart; rather 1996 heightens the personality and the integrity of 2020 Bouzy pinot noir, widening its expansive personality and accentuating its nuanced complexity. He worked long and hard to achieve this synergy - and it shows. The result juicy sills and oh so drinkable.”

94 Points - Tyson Stelzer, The Champagne Guide