{"product_id":"the-abel-affair-abel-premium-vintage-edition","title":"The Abelé Affair– Abelé Premium Vintage Edition","description":"\u003cul\u003e\t\u003cli\u003eThe Abelé Affair - 2X GIFTBOX UNITS 750ML -SOURIRE DE REIMS ROSÉ 2008 \u0026amp; SOURIRE DE REIMS 2009 CHAMPAGNE FRANCE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% Chardonnay des Riceys - 3rd oldest house in Reims\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the \"Smile of Reims\". Maison Henri Abelé remains intimately linked with Reims' historical heritage. After the First World War, the house made a sustaintial contribution ot the reovation of Reims bombed cathedral, and it particular to one of its most remarkable sculptures, the \"Smiling Angel\". In recognition of this generosity, Maison Henri Abelé is the only Champagne house with the right to use the name and image of this statue \"sourire de Reims\", thus became the name of one of the houses' prestige cuveé's. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sourire de Reims Rosé is a tour de force in exclusivity and audacity. It is crafted from a single grape variety and a single terroir: Pinot Noir grapes from Riceys, treated with the utmost care and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese two very special “cuvees” are laid down to mature for several years, only emerging from our historic chalk cellars once they have reached their full aromatic potential, revealing a magnificent array of flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrape Varieties\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% Pinot Noir des Riceys\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppearance: Beautiful salmon-pink colour. Very fine bubbles. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBouquet: Powerful red fruit aromas give way to more spicy overtones (liquorice and clove).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalate: Straightforward on the palate with plenty of class. The Pinot Noir comes through beautifully with remarkable vinosity. The complex, long aftertaste rounds out the balance of this outstanding cuvée. This Champagne is a rare pleasure for special moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAwards:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlind Tasted by Andreas Larsson- 91 points\u003cbr\u003eDecanter - Bronze\u003cbr\u003eGilbert \u0026amp; Gaillard - 90+Club\u003cbr\u003eInternational Wine \u0026amp; Spirit Competition - Silver Medal\/Outstanding\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA word from the cellar master, who agreed to compare his work with that of a craftsman.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Sourire de Reims Brut is a brilliantly faceted cuvée, both dazzling and timeless, like a diamond. The vinification process reveals the special nature of each plot, as if they were gemstones. The blending art is like the precision work of a diamond cutter, always aiming for perfection.”- Frank Nicaise\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NIKKI HAND SELECTION PACKS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49290474258584,"sku":"ABELE-VINTAGE-2PACK","price":640.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/2772\/9816\/files\/b91c2c_544dc22936ac4f3bba5d81d5b68d6d4e_mv2.jpg?v=1781930620","url":"https:\/\/mtfranklinestate.com.au\/products\/the-abel-affair-abel-premium-vintage-edition","provider":"Mt Franklin Estate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}