Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage Rosé, Moët & Chandon 2004

Rich with smoke, dried strawberry, toasted almond and pastry notes, this harmonious rosé is fine and creamy in texture, with an expansive character and firm, well-knit acidity. Smoke and ground spice notes echo on the finish. Disgorged 2012. Drink now through 2030.

Nutty – actually very different to the Brut 2004, which is good because rosé can so often be virtually the same flavour. Perhaps unexpected, therefore – but has a delicious complexity and is pretty daring for a big brand. Bravo to them!