Perrier-Jouët, Blason Rosé, Champagne, France, NV

Perrier-Jouët is on a roll with both of its Blason cuvées and the current Blason Rosé is everything that a non-vintage pink Champagne should be – yet unfortunately not always is. This is a joy to drink, with its delightfully fresh, crisp fruit and very satisfying aftertaste.

The Rosé maintains the traditional Blason nomenclature and shares with the majority of the PJ estate a dosage of 8 g/L and a full malolactic fermentation. Beyond that, however, it stands out as the most assertive and even outspoken member of the family, interpreted by Hervé as ‘gastronomic’. The red fruit from the Pinot Noir, 10% added by assemblage, is far from bashful with griottes, cassis and loganberry to the fore, the floral house style almost compromised by powerful generosity. High cheekbones and an arrogant swagger here.