Though there is still a lot of chew on the end so no hurry to drink

intense and generously proportioned flavors that are also quite seductively textured thanks to the copious dry extract that coats the palate on the powerful

An expressive nose of relatively high-toned red currant

slightly meaty flavors lifted by cherry fruit and mint and nicely supported by a firm spine

the slightly warmer 2015 had more of these herbal aromas than the 2016

Pommery, Cuvee Louise Rose Vintage:1999 Though there is still aPale and elegant, featuring spice, dried cherry, berry and citrus peel aromas and flavors. Well integrated and firm, with intensity and length. Drink now through 2018. BS