Waitrose 2008 Vintage Champagne bottle

Champagne Sparkling wine

Waitrose & Partners, Special Réserve Brut 2008

RRP £25.99

Elegant, glittering and ostentatious. Brimming with piercing stone and citrus fruit aromas. On the palate, an edgy nuttiness, smooth creaminess and rich marzipan. Balanced acidity reverberates harmoniously. Its youthful mouthfeel and impressive finish deliver great poise and potential

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Wine Details

Wine Style

Sparkling

Grape Varieties

Chardonnay (50%), Pinot Noir (38%), Pinot Meunier (12%)

Alcohol

12.5%

Origin

Country

France

Region

Champagne

Tasting Information

Blind

Yes

Tasted by

IWSC experts

UK Stockist

Waitrose & Partners

https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/waitrose-vintage-champagne/083802-42540-42541

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