94 Points Tasting Panel
From its marked minerally streak to its soupçon of woodsy spice, this flamingo-hued beauty primarily Pinot Noir with Chardonnay and Meunier is seriously sensuous. Sanguine, saturated notes of cherry, pomegranate, and biscuit merge with savory blood orange and pink grapefruit on the palate, whose suede texture hardly negates the depth and structure derived in part from the addition of about 12% red wine.
91 Points Decanter
The nose features truffle, gunpowder, dried berries and grapefruit bitters, while the palate reveals redcurrants, wild berries, orange peel and red flowers. Good texture, vibrant acidity, a velvety mousse and a savoury finish.
91 Points James Suckling
Grapefruit color with aromas of cherries, strawberries, almonds, pastries and honey. Creamy and rounded, with a medium body and soft bubbles. All nicely integrated. Blend of majority pinot noir with chardonnay and meunier, with 12% red wine. 10g/L. Drink now.
91 Points Wine Spectator
A mouthwatering rosé Champagne, with a lacy, delicate mousse, this bursts with tangerine and pomelo flavors, plus accents of toast point, pastry cream, smoke and chamomile. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Drink now.
90 Points Jeb Dunnuck
The NV Champagne Brut Rosé is made with 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, and the remainder Meunier, featuring 12% red wine in the blend, which undergoes maceration. It’s made with 8 grams per liter dosage and aged on the lees for 3 years sur latte before release. A rich pink hue, it’s elegant and fruity, and I rather appreciate the restraint they have with the bottle; it’s not overly jammy, it has a refreshing, clean feel on the palate, with a creamy mousse, notes of preserved strawberries, grenadine, some zesty orange peel, and a clean, chalky texture. It’s delightful now as an aperitif. On paper, I was honestly expecting this to appear sweeter than it is, but it retains a nice level of crispiness.
Winemaker Notes
This non-vintage Rose is the end result of a desire to create a Rose champagne with a delightfully luscious, fruit-based charm. Jacques Peters, the cellarmaster, and his team wanted a champagne that would be accessible and naturally engaging while conserving Veuve Clicquot's essential values in terms of style.The wine has a luminous color with attractive pink glints. The nose is generous and elegant, with initial aromas of fresh red fruit (raspberry, wild strawberry, cherry, blackberry), leading to biscuity notes of dried fruits and Viennese pastries (almonds, apricots and brioche).
The fresh attack is followed by a fruity harmonious sensation on the palate. The wine is perfectly balanced in the best Veuve Clicquot style of pink champagnes, combining elegance and flair. The wine works its magic—this delectably full champagne can be enjoyed as a true delicacy. A deliciously fruity wine in early bloom, this is a wonderful aperitif to be shared as a twosome or simply with friends. Made using 50 to 60 different crus, the cuvee is based on Brut Yellow Label's traditional blend: 50 to 55% Pinot Noir, 15 to 20% Pinot Meunier, and 28 to 33% Chardonnay.
