This is something unusual: a red Champagne made from pinot noir grapes. It's non-vintage but G seemed to think the grapes were mainly 2004; I'm not sure how he knew that. It was a nice dark purple colour and fruity on the nose, reminding us of a Beaune. On the palate, it was very smooth and had a cherry clafoutis thing going on. The finish was wonderful. At only 12.5% alcohol, it packed a considerable punch and was altogether polished and balanced - it slipped down a treat. G got this in a sale so it only cost about £25 instead of the usual £36.50. I reckon at least half of that was the cost of the bottle, which was very big and heavy, like a champagne bottle. We both liked it a lot, but at full price it wouldn't be one we'd rush to have again.
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