Lamiable Eclat d'Etoiles Rose Grand Cru NV Extra Brut: Bubbles of Distinction
Champagne 12.5% ABV ABV LamiableReally nice for a special night in
Bought this for our anniversary and it was a hit. Lovely bubbles, not too heavy, and I kept getting this nutty brioche thing going on that was really moreish. At £47.50 it's not cheap but felt worth it for the occasion.
Solid rosé champagne
Picked this up for a dinner party and everyone enjoyed it. Crisp, dry, nice apple notes on the nose. It's a grower champagne which is cool but honestly most of my friends wouldn't know the difference. Good not great.
Needed food with it
On its own I found this a bit lean and serious. Had it with some smoked salmon though and it came alive — that dry almondy finish worked really well. Not one I'd grab for casual drinks but decent with the right food. Extra brut is drier than I usually go for.
Fine but expected more
Got this as a recommendation from the guy at my local wine shop. It's perfectly drinkable and the bubbles are nice and fine, but for nearly fifty quid I wanted a bit more wow factor. The almond and citrus flavours are pleasant enough, just didn't blow me away.
The finish is what got me
I'm not usually a champagne person but a friend opened this at her birthday and I was genuinely impressed. Really dry and mineral at the end, kind of makes you want another sip. The Pinot Noir comes through nicely. Would buy for myself now.
Bit pricey for what it is
It's nice, don't get me wrong — dry, elegant, proper champagne. But I've had rosé proseccos at a third of the price that I've enjoyed just as much on a Friday night. If you're into your wines and appreciate the subtle stuff you'll probably rate it higher than me.
Punches above its weight
Had this at a restaurant and tracked it down online afterwards. Beautiful fine mousse and this subtle hazelnut thing on the nose that I loved. The citrus and brioche combo on the palate is just spot on. Grand Cru rosé for under £50 is decent value if you ask me.