Beaufort, Elodie 2018 Vin Mousseux (Cremant Bourg) L'Or de Vix Extra Brut Rosé

The 2018 Elodie Beaufort Extra Brut Rosé is made by Réol Beaufort of Champagne André Beaufort and his wife Elodie from vines about 1/4 mile from the Champagne zone (Aube) on kimmeridjian and oxfordian limestone. 100% Pinot Noir, rosé de saignée. Zero SO2 is added and the fermentation and prise de mousse are with wild yeasts, aged in old barriques. 5 grams per liter dosage. Disgorged in June of 2022. Blood orange, raspberries and strawberries waft from the bowl, whilst the palate shows notes of grilled watermelon and surprisingly savory hints of bitter Seville orange underscored by refreshingly vibrant acidity. An Aperol Spritz-like sparkler, perfect for aperitifs, brunch and all manner of charcuterie and tapas.. Quite the pick me up! - GH