The 1964 Brut Rose, a recent re-release is truly beautiful. Tobacco, cedar, dried rose petals, dried cherries and sweet spices waft from the glass in this compelling Rose. The 1964 is weightless, elegant and sweet all the way through to the finish. What a pleasure and privilege it is to taste this utterly impeccable Champagne. Readers lucky enough to find this wine will want to give it a little air to allow the bouquet to open up. Disgorged June 2011. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2013. Importer: A. Hardy USA, Des Plaines, IL; tel. (847) 298-2358.

The NV Brut Rose is very, very pretty. This is a fresh, energetic wine that impresses for its length and persistence. The wiry finish suggests the wine will drink well for a number of years, perhaps more if the fruit fleshes out. This is Lot # LV0301811. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2015. Importer: A. Hardy USA, Des Plaines, IL; tel. (847) 298-2358.