{"product_id":"2008-rare-champagne-millesime-magnum-gift-box","title":"2008 Millésime, Rare Champagne, Magnum Gift Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Grandeur\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in a gift box, this magnificent 1.5-litre magnum makes an exceptional Christmas present for someone who appreciates truly distinguished Champagne. From the celebrated 2008 vintage, Rare combines the pleasure of a beautifully mature wine with the freshness and structure for years of further development. A generous gift for a collector, a memorable anniversary bottle or the centrepiece of a festive gathering, it offers plenty to admire beyond its striking presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRadiant, poised and wonderfully intricate, Rare 2008 opens with orange blossom, white flowers and Williams pear, followed by mandarin, fresh almond and a delicate suggestion of tropical fruit. As it unfolds, subtle toast and smoky mineral notes lend depth to the perfume, while a faint herbal lift keeps the bouquet beautifully alive. Its golden colour and fine, persistent bubbles promise richness, but the first impression is one of remarkable freshness and precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is expansive yet tightly focused, with a silky mousse carrying layers of citrus, pineapple and orchard fruit. Vibrant acidity gives the wine its remarkable energy, balancing its generosity and drawing everything towards a long, saline finish. Time in the glass reveals further complexity, making this Champagne worth lingering over throughout a meal. Enjoy it now for the interplay of maturity and freshness, or cellar it patiently as its texture and flavours continue to develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor when: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe occasion deserves a bottle that will be remembered long after the last glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs with: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe with butter-poached lobster, seared scallops with cauliflower purée, Dover sole meunière, roast turbot with Champagne sauce, chicken with morels or aged Comté.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare is produced only in selected vintages, and 2008 captures the house’s combination of floral finesse, exotic fruit and enduring freshness particularly well. The magnum holds the equivalent of two standard bottles, bringing both a generous sense of occasion and an appealing format for long-term cellaring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56477132194177,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/2024CrouchValleyPinotNoir_SugrueSouthDowns_bf5cbf7d-4fb7-4343-902e-1ef2c5d55ef0.png?v=1793821694","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-republic.co.uk\/products\/2008-rare-champagne-millesime-magnum-gift-box","provider":"Wine Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}