A subtle coral with nuances of orange, reminiscent of old roses and the result of the prolonged ageing in the chalk cellars. The delicate, joyful effervescence hints at the aromatic complexity of this blended rose. The subtle elegance of this wine produced from the grands and premiers crus reveals notes of strawberry and raspberry. The Pinot Noir red wines - &5 of the blend - offer the complexity of mild pepper and sandalwood. A sophisticated wine, full-bodied and generous, this is the very expression of the year 1999, enhanced by more than twelve years of ageing in thousand-year old cellars.