Rare Champagne Rare Millésime Champagne 2008 12% Vol. 0,75l

True to the Rare Champagne signature, Rare Millésime 2008 holds unlimited potential for growth, youth and complexity. Rare Millésime 2008 imparts the fervour of an infinite spring.

Weather

Following a beginning of a year that was mild, dull and rainy, the beautiful summer coincided with a perfectly mature harvest, continuing through the first two magnificent weeks of September. 2008 is definitely an exceptional year in Champagne.

AGING POTENTIAL

Astonishing until 2050, then magnificent.

On the Eye

LIGHT GOLD

In a subtle, joyful effervescence, the intense crystalline golden robe evokes yellow diamonds.

On the Nose

INFINITELY FLORAL AND MINERAL

The initial nose shines by the pure vivacity of this vintage. As Rare Millésime 2008 gradually warms in the glass, a vast range of orange blossom, hyacinth and white flowers is released. This leads to the delicacy of vanilla blossoms, a touch of fresh coconut, aromas of just-ripe Williams pear and fresh almond, enhanced by notes of tangerine and blackcurrant buds. The second nose reveals the saline minerality, abundant and refined, an iodine-smoky harmony and a touch of liquorice.

On the Palate

SPRINGLIKE AND PRECISE

On the palate the crispy, precise attack is followed by exuberant aromas of fresh pineapple, freshly cut and crisp, passion fruit, kiwi and coconut, nuanced with tangy citrus notes. These combine with plush springlike flavours with unparalleled length. The finish, with remarkable saline and iodine notes, perpetuates the journey into an endless spring.

Grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir.
Drinking temperature: 5-7 °C

Awards:
- Gold Medal in 2013 at the Mondial De Bruxelles.
- Gold Medal in 2013 at the Decanter World Wine Awards.
- Gold Medal in 2012 at the Decanter World Wine Awards
- Gold Medal in 2013 at the International Wine and Spirits Competition
- Sparkling Wine Trophy in 2012 at the International Wine and Spirits Competition in Hong Kong
- Gold Medal in 2012 at the International Wine Challenge
- Gold medal in 2012 at the Champagne Masters
- 97/100 points in 2013 from Huon Hooke
- 94/100 points in 2012 by Wine Enthusiast Magazine
- 95/100 points in 2012 from Wine Spectator
- 18/20 points in 2012 from Bettane et Dessauve
- 97/100 points in 2012 from Gilbert et Gaillard

Rare Pairings

• Oysters, ginger, lemon, grilled sole
• Mint sabayon, preserved sweet peppers
• Milk chocolate, mango and passion fruit