Tasting notes:

‘Perlage’, the term for the ‘bead’ in sparkling wine, implies fine, persistent bubbles, and this delightful organic wine certainly has them. Very pale vieux rose in hue, with a well-defined narrow cordon, the wine shows cranberry and pomegranate fruit with gentle yeast and a floral note. Brut-style, the delicate yet concentrated palate flavours are framed by crisp acidity and a silky-textured mousse. Nicely balanced and integrated, this pretty wine is perfect as an aperitif, but would also work well with salmon soufflé. (Patricia Stefanowicz MW)