André Clouet, Grand Cru Brut Rosé, “No.3”

You know those moments where something “feels off” but you can’t place your finger on it? That was me last week, and after scanning our offers in 2017, it hit me: We forgot to offer André Clouet’s rosé last year! There is, however, a silver lining: Clouet's “No.3” rosé this time around has surpassed its predecessors. This is still the creamy, intense rosé you’ve come to cherish, but there is a strong presence of supple fruit and mineral verve that adds a new dimension.Despite the tens of thousands of wines I’ve tasted in my life, this is one producer I never tire of seeing and, most importantly, drinking. When a sample arrives, it’s less about technical tasting and more about flat-out enjoying the Champagne because the quality of each new release is all but guaranteed. As always with Clouet offers, there’s both a buzz of excitement in the air and limited stock, so, to the lucky few who are able to get their hands on it: Enjoy! For those who miss out, I’ll do my best to offer the next r