Contratto for England Brut Rose 2011

95 Points

Classic

$45 Purchase Info

The 2011 Contratto exhibits a beautifully expressive nose loaded with bright cherry and strawberry with underlying rose petal notes. There is terrific balance here between the lively structure and soft mouthfeel. Simply delicious and ready to drink now

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Winery Contratto for England
Vintage 2011
Style Boutique
Production Boutique

Aromatics Cherry, Rose Petal, Strawberry
Tasting Notes Hibiscus, Minerals, Strawberry
Food Pairings Buttermilk Fried Quail, Grapefruit and Avocado Salad with Pumpkin Seeds, Quiche Lorraine

Our Rating 95 - Classic

96 Points

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95 Points

Rich and full-bodied, this wine’s tannins provide a reassuring grip underneath their supple, velvety mouthfeel – an indication of age-worthiness and promise of evolving complexity with years of additional cellaring.

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95 Points

This impressive young Bordeaux features initial aromas of cherries, sweet berries, and rose petals leading to cigar leaf and baking spices. Full-bodied, ample and concentrated, it’s seamless and layered, with lively acids, powdery tannins and a vibrant, beautifully balanced profile. – September 2023

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