2004 Champagne Laurent-Perrier, Alexandra, Grande Cuvée Rosé, Brut

Disgorged in 2012 after eight years sur lattes, the 2004 Brut Alexandra Grande Cuve Ros has really begun to develop some complexity after seven years on cork. Salmon-pink in hue, the wine wafts from the glass with a beautiful bouquet of blood orange, iodine, dried rose petals, aromatic bitters and tangerine. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, pure and racy, with a delicate pinpoint mousse, good concentration at the core and a long, saline finish. Readers who have had the foresight to cellar a few bottles should pop a cork or two, as this ros is showing brilliantly.William Kelley - 30/04/2019