The counterpart to the Late Release of Cristal 2008, this rosé edition was also disgorged in 2022 after 13 years on the lees. Extended ageing, lees shaking ('poignetage') and four years of post-disgorgement ageing have brought deep, spicy, savoury undertones to this most vivid and energetic Cristal Rosé, built heavily around Pinot Noir from the grand cru village of Aÿ. Dried red berries and pink grapefruit meet an engaging, evolving set of ageing characters from iodine to the beginnings of truffle and sous-bois; this is showing its noble Pinot Noir pedigree. Despite this, the sheer purity of 2008 fruit is still the main act here, stony, sapid and persistent. Magnums (also tasted) offer an extra degree of purity and vibrancy.

A gorgeous edition of this wine, the 2020 ‘L’Ermitage’ Brut Rose is a blend of near equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that was given 6.5 G/L dosage and was disgorged in October 2025. Showing off its brilliant salmon hue, this opens with delicate guava and red currant fruits that combine with damp, salty soils and blood orange zest on the nose. The palate is ripe and opulent with loads of salty tension. Gorgeous to enjoy now, this has both the finesse and stuffing to cellar well for another fifteen years. Drink 2026-2041.

A sensational new wine, the 2020’L’Ermitage’ Brut Sparkling spent more than five years on the lees before disgorgement. White peach, ginger and quince all mark the nose. The palate is big and polished with serious tension and weight. A gorgeous wine to enjoy now, watch this evolve over the next ten to fifteen years. Drink 2026-2041.

The 2022 ‘Clark Road Vineyard’ comes from this location in the Anderson Valley as this beauty is nearly all Pinot Noir (82%) with the remainder Chardonnay. This is round and generous on the tongue with vibrant tension This is rich and bold stuff with dense orchard and citrus fruits that combine with damp earthy nuances. Drink 2026-2036

This sparkling rosé is classic, showcasing dried raspberry, strawberry, and brioche, with tiny bubbles and a firm midpalate. More flavors of bruléed orange and cinnamon lead to a supple, mineral finish.