It's also full-bodied, with a slightly spicy note, so it can stand up to all the varied tastes of this appetizer without fading into the background. If the wine has a date, it's a vintage year, which means it was, the producer considers, a very good year. This particular wine is not dated, so it's a nonvintage champagne, which means it's a blending of many good years. Each producer blends the taste to keep it consistent. The way to remember this is that the nonvintage year is blended to house taste, and the vintage year to the grape taste.
Some people prefer the consistency of nonvintage champagne.
Others want to experiment with vintage years. All of the well-known houses make good champagne, so they're a good bet for a novice. But if you want to experiment with a lesser-known name, such as the producer of this ros , you'll need to do some reading or consult with your local wine merchant. Read our Privacy Policy . All rights reserved.