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Grapes are gently pressed and base wines fermented in stainless steel, then blended and bottled for a traditional method second fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtended lees ageing - four years in bottle - builds complexity and a creamy mousse. The wine is finished extra-brut, with a dosage of just 2.5 g\/L, preserving brisk acidity and precision. On release, it shows a delicate pink colour, lifted aromas of wild strawberry, blood orange and subtle spice, and a refined, savoury palate with notes of red berries, chalk and brioche. 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