Dom Ruinart Rose 2009 In Dom Ruinart Box (75cl)

Soft pink, highlighted by raspberry hues.

First aromas are a mixture of warm and comforting spices (cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger) mixed with the freshness of citrus fruit (blood orange and kumquat). Next come floral aromas accentuated by notes of violet and peony, then a salty hint of oyster shell completes the bouquet.

The mouthfeel is enveloping and silky with notes of tart red fruit (pomegranate and redcurrant), the mid-palate is fluid and salty, and the finish is firm and intense, prolonged by a delicate bitterness and a fine effervescence.

The spicy, floral wine will enhance dishes that have an elegant freshness, such as marinated red mullet with kumquat saffron gel and coloured carrots, hay-roasted guinea fowl with ras el hanout sauce and seasonal vegetables, and creamy pumpkin gnocchi with hazelnuts.