2004 Pol Roger Brut Ros̩ Champagne balanced by blood orange juiciness

balanced by blood orange juiciness and ripe stone fruit ‰ÛÒ summery flavors shine without hiding terroir or flintiness

Just a lovely Leoville-Barton to cherish

great balance too

possesses lots of raspberry and black cherry fruit intermixed with hints of underbrush and forest floor

with honey

2004 Pol Roger Brut Ros̩ Champagne balanced by blood orange juiciness65% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay, 15% red wine added. Seven years' ageing on lees before disgorgement. Dosage 9 g l. Orangey gold. Delicate aroma with light notes of red fruit and spice. Assertive, powerful and long but with a tight finesse thanks to vibrant freshness and very fine light tannic texture, though the tannin builds to a pretty firm finish. Needs time and food. 17. 5+ 20 points. (JH)