RUINART ROSE Bottle:12 situated to the south of

situated to the south of Meursault and to the north of Chassagne Montrachet

Gouges describes this rather suave wine as the estate’s ”entry-level premier cru of Nuits-Saint-Georges

the opaque purple-colored 1994 is fruity

The nose exhibits bright aromas of cassis and peppercorn

The monchhof estate dates at least as far back as the 12th century as evidenced by a document still in the eymael family’s possession signed by pope alexander iii showing the cloister himmerod–a cistercian abbey–having vineyard holdings in urzig as early as 1177

RUINART ROSE Bottle:12 situated to the south ofLight salmon pink, orange reflections; fine, persistent mousse. Nuances of fresh wild berries, underlaid with delicate tropical fruit, fine tobacco savouriness, a hint of orange zest, mineral aspect. Juicy, notes of cranberry and mint, fresh, well structured, lemony salty nuances, taut finish. A good companion at the table.