Bollinger Rose Champagne | 75 cl

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If in doubt, you can’t go wrong with a fruit-forward dessert, such as winter berry panna cotta. How we test rosé champagne Our panel of 10 testers popped the corks of 26 leading rosé champagnes. They were asked to rate each, looking for fruity flavours, refreshing acidity and lively bubbles. The high acidity helps to cleanse the palate when paired with raw and cured foods, so don’t be afraid to serve it alongside oysters and carpaccio. As for sweeter varieties? Save those for young, buttery cheeses and fruit-forward desserts. How we test rosé champagne Bollinger is a well renowned Champagne brand whose vineyards can be found in the Ay region of France. This is nestled in the Champagne region, well known across the world for providing delicious and refreshing drinks. The grapes grown here and used in this Champagne are majority Pinot Noir, as well as Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Fruity Notes

It goes without saying your preferred bubbles must be served chilled. We suggest serving rosé champagne at a temperature of 8 to 10°C ,” says Mariotti – any cooler and you run the risk of killing the delicate, nuanced flavours. But, as far as food pairings go, you might be surprised by how versatile rosé champagne can be.However, it wasn’t until Madame Clicquot revolutionised the production decades later that pink champagne truly became popularised. “She used to say: ‘Our wines must be flattering both on the palate and on the eye.’” explains Didier Mariotti, chef de cave at Veuve Clicquot. Unlike regular champagne, which can be slightly more limited, rosé champagne is versatile when it comes to food pairings. Lighter styles work wonderfully with the natural sweetness in prawns and grilled lobster, while fuller bottles can hold their own with earthier flavours, including game and truffles. It’s made using just three grapes: chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier (the latter two being red grapes). Each champagne house will have its own cellar master — a figure responsible for selecting just the right quantity of each, to perfectly represent the brand’s signature style.

Bollinger Champagne has been a household name in sparkling wines since 1829. It is a symbol of quality and prestige ever since then. The Rosé Champagne is a relatively new addition to the brand, and has been on shelves with about 30 years. It is available in sizes of 35 cl, 75 cl, and 1.5 L. The Champagne comes in a beautiful pink presentation box, ideal for gifting. Don't forget to pair with Champagne flutes. Delicious Champagne for Every Occasion While chardonnay tends to bring with it elegance and finesse, pinot noir will make the juicy red fruit pop. If you like your fizz with a savoury, toasted note — think brioche and biscuit — look out for one that’s had a few years ageing in oak. Rosé champagne pairings

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Thanks to its roundness, rosé and cheese make unexpectedly great company," adds Mariotti. "It perfectly matches with fresh goat’s cheese, a young Mimolette and with Ossau-Iraty."

Rosé champagne is more than just an aesthetic win (who can say 'no' to pink fizz on the table?); it also perfectly complements a whole host of dishes. Pair lighter bubbles with the likes of crab cakes, seafood platters and goat's cheese canapés, or enjoy a glass on its own before dinner to freshen the tastebuds. In 1818, this Grande Dame broke with tradition and re-created the process of making rosé champagne. Before, it was made by adding an elderberry-based mixture into white champagne. Madame Clicquot had a bold vision in which color, taste, and aromas were vital to the quality of the wine. She had vines in the Bouzy region of Champagne where she made her own red wine, and she decided to blend this with her still white wines.” The result was a rosé champagne with unique complexity and lasting popularity.Rosé champagne may feel like a fairly new trend, but it is believed to have begun with Ruinart, who are said to have shipped the first bottles of pink fizz in 1764. To find the finest rosé champagnes to drink right now, our discerning panel of consumers and experts were presented with 25 bottles from the leading champagne houses. The varieties of grapes used here give this rosé Champagne a distinctive fruity note. The nose of this drink hints at strawberry, wild cherry, and redcurrant. There is also a slightly spicy touch, which will remind the drinker of Special Cuvee. Ideal Pairings for Rosé Champagne