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TASTING REPORT fresh and elegant with fine mousse and bright raspberry; long and classic with small bubbles and lovely refined flavors. 93 MADDALENA BRANDS Nicolas Feuillatte NV Brut Rosé, Champagne, France ($48) Pink color; fresh and dense with meaty flavors; ripe, clean and decent. 88 STE. MICHELLE WINE ESTATES Nicolas Feuillatte 2003 Brut Rosé, Champagne Cuvée Palmes d’Or, France ($200) Bright ruby/pink; raspberry nose; round and rich with crisp acidity and lively raspberry fruit; clean, smooth and balanced; mellow and long. 91 STE. MICHELLE WINE ESTATES Bollinger NV Brut Rosé Champagne, France ($100) Pale salmon color; lush nose; dense, toasty, rich and complex; lovely raspberry and spice; long, layered and ripe; fascinating. 94 TERLATO WINES INTERNTIONAL Bonnaire NV Brut Rosé Champagne, France ($35) Bright pink; fresh raspberry nose; clean, fresh and balanced; juicy and tangy with balance and style. 91 VINEYARD BRANDS Chartogne-Taillet NV Brut Rosé Champagne, France ($53) Pale pink; smooth and bright with raspberry and citrus fruit; long, fresh and juicy with balance and lovely Pinot-dominated style. 92 WINEWISE/THE VIENNA WINE CO. Delamotte Père & Fils NV Brut Rosé, Champagne, France ($104) Bright salmon pink; smooth, fresh nose; mellow and silky with lovely texture and lively berry fruit; juicy and long with nice balance; a complete package. 94 WILSON DANIELS Duval-Leroy NV Brut Rosé Champagne, France ($65) Bright pink; 80 / the tasting panel / january–february 201 1 Forest-Marié NV Brut Rosé, Champagne, France ($45) Bright pink; ripe, meaty nose; clean, smooth and dense with raspberry and fleshy notes; long and balanced. 88 WINEWISE/THE VIENNA WINE CO. René Geoffroy NV Blanc de Rosé, Rosé de Saignée Extra Brut, Champagne, France ($111) Bright pink; rich raspberry nose; dense,ripe and juicy with raspberry and cherry fruit; tangy and long, fresh. 91 WINEWISE/THE VIENNA WINE CO. Gosset NV Grand Rosé, Champagne, France ($80) Pale salmon pink; floral nose; smooth and juicy with raspberry, strawberry and lovely depth; elegant and sexy with balance, length and great style; pure and refined, classic. 95 PALM BAY INTERNATIONAL Henriot NV Brut Rosé, Champagne, France ($60) Medium pink; juicy and fresh with tangy berry fruit and lively acidity; vivacious and classic with finesse and balance; elegant and stylish. 93 HENRIOT USA J Vineyards & Winery NV Brut Rosé, Russian River Valley ($35) Pale pink; clean, fresh fruit nose; lovely raspberry fruit, elegant small bubbles, creamy texture; raspberry and tangy citrus; long, smooth and charming. 92 Krug NV Brut Rosé, Champagne, France ($300) Pale pink; fragrant; elegant and crisp with smooth texture, tiny bubbles and bright raspberry fruit; long and restrained. 95 MOËT HENNESSY USA Jean Lallement et Fils NV Brut Rosé Réserve, Champagne Grand Cru, France ($68) Medium salmon pink; ripe berry, smooth texture and good depth; dense and balanced; long and fresh. 92 WINEWISE/THE VIENNA WINE CO.