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Valentine’s Day: Best Pink Champagne and Sparkling Wine
Rosé fizz isn't just for summer
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Rosé champagne is a regular feature of summer parties, but it can be an equally good choice for the winter months, particularly with Valentine’s Day coming up. So which bottle is best for you? Here we bring you the C&TH pick of the best pink champagne and sparkling wine, plus some tips on what to pair it with.
Best Rosé Champagne & Sparkling Wine For 2024
What does Pink Champagne Pair Well With?
There’s no denying rosé champagne is an aesthetically pleasing option, but it’s also great for food pairing. Lighter varieties go well with seafood, while robust rosé champagnes can stand up to strong meats like spiced lamb or ’nduja. Rosé champagne is also often paired with desserts, particularly fruity puddings and dishes with a touch of acidity. You can find more on this here.
Pink Champagne and Sparkling Wines: The C&TH Pick
Berry Bros. & Rudd Rosé by Champagne Leclerc Briant, Extra Brut, £55, bbr.com
This recent launch from champagne house Leclerc Briant is a biodynamically farmed, terroir-focused rosé. Dominated by Chardonnay, it’s a dry and zesty wine which works well with seafood such as langoustines or crab tartlets.
Hambledon Première Cuvée Rosé, £75, hambledonvineyard.co.uk
Hambledon’s first Première Cuvée Rosé is a blend based on the 2016 harvest, with a delicate strawberry pink colour and a multi-layered palette with notes of summer raspberry fruit and blackberry.
Lanson Rosé Fruit Market Champagne, £56, thechampagnecompany.com
A classic, fresh champagne, Lanson Rosé Fruit Market has a pure colour with pink salmon hues, with aromas of roses and fruit alongside more discreet notes of red fruit.
Veuve Clicquot Rosé, £57.50, clos19.com
Madame Clicquot created the House’s first blended rosé champagne by adding red wine to white champagne in 1818. In the centuries since, it has been perfected to what it is today: a full-bodied, fruity variety with flavours of strawberries and cherries.
Ruinart ‘Second Skin’ Brut Rosé Champagne, £84.99, majestic.co.uk
Founded all the way back in 1729, Ruinart was the very first champagne house, meaning it has centuries worth of winemaking experience. Its Brut Rosé Champagne is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with flavours of guava, pomegranate and berries. The ‘Second Skin’ bottle, meanwhile, offers an eco-friendly alternative to a gift box.
Moët & Chandon Rosé Imperial, £52, clos19.com
For a classic pink fizz, Moët’s Rosé Imperial is always a winner: a fruity, dry wine with notes of raspberry, wild strawberry and cherry, well-suited to leisurely summer afternoons.
Bollinger Rosé Champagne, £55.99, majestic.co.uk
Created in 2008, Bollinger Rosé is a pink twist on the House’s classic powerful style. Made from Pinot Noir with a dash of each of Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier, it has flavours of summer berry fruits with a soft texture – a perfect choice when paired with seafood or fruit-based desserts.
Charles Heidsieck Rose Reserve Champagne, £60.50, thechampagnecompany.com
The vivacious bubbles of Charles Heidsieck’s rosé are the result of an ageing period of over 48 months, with a deep, powerful palate evoking tastes of strawberry, raspberry and blackberry.
Taittinger Brut Prestige Rose Champagne Gift Box, £47, thechampagnecompany.com
Taittinger’s pink champagne gets its vibrant hue from the addition of 15 per cent still red wine from the vineyards of Ambonnay and Bouzy. It’s a full-bodied, velvety wine with flavours of fresh fruit, ideal to pair with fish, seafood or summer fruits.
Dom Perignon Rose Vintage Champagne, £350, clos19.com
You can’t go wrong with Dom Perignon. At £350, this vintage rose is a pricier option – but it’s perfect for special occasions, with tropical hints of guava blended with zesty notes and toasted spices.
Louis Roederer Rosé Brut Champagne (Vintage), £70.99, vivino.com
Louis Roederer is best known for its iconic Cristal, but its rosé variety is equally delicious. It’s a fresh and fruity wine, with strawberry and blueberry flavours underpinned by more concentrated citrus notes.
Champagne Billecart-Salmon, Rosé, Brut, £72.50, harveynichols.com
Billecart-Salmon’s rosé champagne is renowned for its quality, with the secrets of its production close-guarded among the family, handed down across seven generations. A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir vinified as red wine, it has a pale yet radiant pink colour with a fresh finish and hints of raspberry.
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