Chardonnay (58%) Pinot Noir (35%) with 7% red wine
Grand Ross is a blend of 12 Grand Cru & Premier Cru villages including Avize, Chouilly, Cramant Ay, Ambonnay & Bouzy with 7% red wine from Bouzy & Ambonnay.
Strong, bright, clear salmon-pink hue. Generous mousse, made up of fine, constant bubbles. Long-lasting ribbon.
Fresh, ripe summer fruits, aromas of wild red bramble fruits with raspberries, wild strawberries & redcurrants blending with the more insistent fragrances of sweet spices, such as cinnamon & nutmeg. On swirling distinct & persistent aromas of freshly-baked brioche, sweet buns & bread, & the subtly milky fragrance of fresh butter & whipping cream. Hints of wild roasted almonds & warmed mandarin peel.
Palate: Rich, mellow, lightly structured, with vivacious fruit flavours echoing the aromas, with one noticeable difference
- red fruit jams (as opposed to freshly picked fruit), blackcurrants & morello cherries. Generous & full-bodied, the mouthfeel is opulent & ripe, marrying roundness & concentration, infinitely silky, elegantly perfumed, with velvety bubbles. The finish is delicate & refined, with pleasurably persistent gingerbread aromas, leaving overall impressions of depth, intensity of flavour, & exemplary length.
Enjoy with saltwater fish, garnished with rich spices, olives or tomatoes, or more elaborate sauces. Try with small game, served with a spicy foie gras sauce. It is ideal with berry fruit tarts, zabaglione, or fresh fruit salad.