“I drink it when I’m happy and when I’m sad. Sometimes I drink it when I’m alone. When I have company I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if I’m not hungry and drink it when I am. Otherwise, I never touch it – unless I’m thirsty.” — Lily Bollinger
“I’m thirsty!” — Wine Harlot
The Wine Harlot is often thirsty. Not so often do we get to indulge in Champagne (Lily was so lucky!) but when we do, we go all-out. The Bollinger Rosé Champagne NV is a beautiful bottle to pour, a coppery-gold liquid with tiny bubbles. The flavor is fresh raspberries and those tiny French strawberries with a toasty finish. The perfect pairing is Ben Ford of Ford’s Filling Station’s Lobster BLT paired with Duck Fat French Fries with Rosemary, Maldon Salt, & Truffle Oil. The high/low pairing can’t be beat. The music match is “Champagne Supernova” from Oasis, from the album, What’s the Story, Morning Glory?
The: 12% alcohol. Appellation:Champagne. Varitals: pinot noir 62%, chardonnay 24%, pinot meunier 14%. Suggested retail: $100 USD. Actual retail ranges from about $80-110. Imported by Terlato Wines International. This was a media sample generously provided by Terlato.
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The description of that alone was delicious! I’d love to get my hands on a bottle.
It’s worth the time (and money) to procure a bottle.
Class in a glass.