Pierre Paillard 'Les Terres Roses' Bouzy Grand Cru Brut Rose, Champagne, France NV Fleurie is Germany's answer to Italian

is Germany's answer to Italian prosecco

This is the so-called base Barolo

and rightfully so: typical renditions range from thin and diluted at their worst to lean

The nose is extremely peppery

and very ageworthy

Pierre Paillard 'Les Terres Roses' Bouzy Grand Cru Brut Rose, Champagne, France NV Fleurie is Germany's answer to ItalianA serious, elegant ros Champagne with a creamy, toasty nose. It's full and voluptuous in the mouth, with rich buttery brioche characters. As the palate evolves, the wine's freshness comes through, sweeping in with lemon and grapefruit and underpinning that cherry and almond frangipane richness with tense power. A light hint of Battenberg cake emerges on the finish. With 11ha in the Bouzy terroir, well known for exceptional Pinot Noir, brothers Antoine