Recently attended a top-notched Champagne blind tasting party. The people, food and Campaigns were all wonderful. The following is a list of the winners in order of taste preference:
Champagne Tasting 2015 - Roses
1. Chandon California Rose N/V - USA $35 (PN/C/PM) W/S 87
2. Frank Family Brut Rose 2011 - Napa/USA (?) $40
3. Schramsburg Brut Rose 2012 - USA (75% PN/25%C) $44 W/S 90
4. Mumm Napa DVX Rose 2009 - USA (52%PN/48%C) $70 W/S 92
5. Duval Leroy Brut Rose Prestige Premier Cru N/V (PN/C)
France $85 W/S 90
6. Le Reve Brut Rose 2009 Carneros/USA (?) $90
7. Ruinart Brut Rose N/V (55%PN/45%C) France $100 W/S 93
8. Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin Vintage Rose 2004 (62%PN/30%C/8%PM)
France $105 W/S 93
9. Bollinger Brut Rose N/V - France (60%PN/25%C/15%PM) $110
W/S 93
10. Laurent-Perrier Brut Cuvee Rose N/V - France (100%PN) $135
W/S 92
PN = Pinot Noir; C = Chardonnay; PM = Pinot Meunier