I was at a dinner with Olivier Krug last week where, for the first time in many tastings, I thought the Rosé was superb and held its own against the other cuvees on show. They seem to be taking it much more seriously now and even offered some magnums.
Olivier also hinted that Krug 03 will be their next release with the 02 held back similar to what happened with 89 and 88.
Selosse is the one for me… And as was said here before, certainly one to be had with food. I find the combination with slight sweetness of langoustines particularly commendable…
I had a 2007 disgorged Selosse Rosé last night and it was, once again, a revalation for most of my guests. The intense red fruit and berry profile married to the minerality of the Chardonnay and the 60 second plus finish blew everyone away,
Yummy, Saves is delicious! Roederer and Laurent Pierrier are also good and fairly common nv roses. I feel that I need to taste a bunch of the yummy sounding grower Champagnes mentioned in this thread.
Some others: Ruinart Dom Ruinart 1990 is awesome, Dom Perignon 1995, 1996 are excellent, 2000 is very good, Bollinger Grande Annee 2002 is awesome, Veuve Cliquot 1996 was pretty good, Pommery Louise 1990 is quite testy.
Bumping this useful thread from the dead as I’m looking for a special occasion Rose Champagne. In my market I can get the 2004 Bollinger Grande Annee Rose for $200 or NV Krug Rose for $300. Is the Krug worth the extra cost?
David, if you can find it the 2002 B-S Cuvée Elisabth is breathtaking. Ironically if offers a beautiful salmon color. So pure and balanced. A beguiling finish of pomegranate. A stunner bubbly IMHO.
I’m a big Bollinger fan, David, but I thought the one bottle of 04 Bollinger Rose that I recently drank was merely a good wine, presently, rather than a very special wine.
Also, can you receive wine shipments from out-of-state? I ask about your market, because the prices you quoted for the Bollinger and Krug roses are very high.
I’ve really enjoyed the NV Soutiran Rose. It’s hard to find in the US. 1er Cru had it…but they sold too fast for my savings to re-charge. A good lesson in not waiting. I’ve enjoyed Billecart-Salmon Cuveé Elizabeth however, it seems to be a more oxidative style given the recent performance of a '99 we had a few months ago.
Forgot about this old thread…hmm.
Had a Paul Bara NV Rose the other night that I thought was very nice.
2002 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rose is very, very good.
I like the recent Krug Rose, but not great value for money.
Still love the Vilmart Roses though, both the NV and vintage…the NV we drink lots of, and it is always a real crowd favorite!
The Vilmart Rosé NV is an outstanding wine every time. Their vintage Rosé is amazing if you can find it.
Hens teeth the Grand Rubis… I have a few stashed.
For NV rosé, we are huge fans of Egly-Ouriet, and go through multiple cases a year. It is a little expensive in the US, but can be found in Europe for considerably less. The palate is always balanced and complete, with excellent precision and persistence. It has enough depth and strength to stand up to richer dishes, but never comes across as heavy. Great acidity and crispness to the finish. It will age nicely as well. We recently tasted two bottles, disgorged 10 years apart, in fact.
Massachusetts, so it isn’t easy, no. But the prices look fine to me - not rock-bottom, but not that different from what you can get elsewhere. No sales tax on wine here, too, makes a difference. Thanks for your thoughts on the Bollinger.
NV: Camille Saves
Vintage: Cuvée William Deutz