Rare Champagne Millesime 2008 has just been awarded Champagne Trophy / Vintage Classic Blend Champagne Trophy (97 points) at the International Wine Challenge 2022!!
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Made only 11 times since 1976 (1976 1979 1985 1988 1990 1998 1999 2002 2006 2007 2008) Rare Champagne lives up to its name.
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INFINITE
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True to the Rare Champagne signature Rare Millésime 2008 holds unlimited potential for growth youth and complexity. Rare Millésime 2008 imparts the fervour of an infinite spring.
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ON THE EYE: LIGHT GOLD
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In a subtle joyful effervescence the intense crystalline golden robe evokes yellow diamonds.
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ON THE NOSE: INFINITELY FLORAL AND MINERAL
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The initial nose shines by the pure vivacity of this vintage. As Rare Millésime 2008 gradually warms in the glass a vast range of orange blossom hyacinth and white flowers is released. This leads to the delicacy of vanilla blossoms a touch of fresh coconut aromas of just ripe Williams pear and fresh almond enhanced by notes of tangerine and blackcurrant buds. The second nose reveals the saline minerality abundant and refined an iodine
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ON THE PALATE: SPRINGLIKE AND PRECISE
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On the palate the crispy precise attack is followed by exuberant aromas of fresh pineapple freshly cut and crisp passion fruit kiwi and coconut t nuanced with tangy citrus notes. These combine with plush springlike flavours with unparalleled length. The finish with remarkable saline and iodine notes perpetuates the journey into an endless spring
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WEATHER: UNPREDICTABLE
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Following a beginning of a year that was mild dull and rainy the beautiful summer coincided with a perfectly mature harvest continuing through the first two magnificent weeks of September. 2008 is definitely an exceptional year in Champagne.
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FOOD PAIRING
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Oysters ginger lemon
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Lobster roasted in pieces white Soisson beans Tonka cream
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Lamb fillet with citrus crust zucchini flower candied eggplant and garden peas.
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AGEING POTENTIAL
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Astonishing until 2050 and then magnificent.
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AWARDS
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BEST WINE OF THE WORLD COMPETITION 2021 – Best Champagne Of The World
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GOLD
- Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championship
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CLASSIC BLEND VINTAGE CHAMPAGNE TROPHY
- International Wine Challenge 2020
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97 POINTS
- Wine Spectator
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96 POINTS / CELLAR SELECTION
- Wine Enthusiast 2020
