Veuve Clicquot, Cave Privee Rose Vintage:1996 A huge rush of cedar

A huge rush of cedar and vanilla greet the nose on opening

spicy finish that calls you in for another sip

The 2018 802

Gérard's 2015 Cote Rotie (tasted from a 375-milliliter bottle) is in a good place right now

the finesse of structure showed through along with hints of wild violets

Veuve Clicquot, Cave Privee Rose Vintage:1996 A huge rush of cedarRich and creamy, this is aging gracefully. The finely tuned acidity and lightly beaded texture provide an elegant frame for the layers of coffee liqueur, toasted almond, cherry bonbon, iodine and orange peel flavors. The long finish is tinged subtly with smoky mineral. Disgorged October 2008. Drink now through 2022. 2,068 cases made. AN