Decanter World Wine AwardsTom Stevenson's top 12 rosé Champagnes - plus 3 English alternatives
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Charles Heidsieck, Brut Rosé 1999
A three-time Trophy-winner at the Decanter World Wine Awards and still going so strong that it was only just pipped at the finish this year. No Champagne house manages to produce toastiness quite like Charles Heidsieck, and each of the toasty notes in this
1999 – only the third vintage of rosé that the house has produced since 1985 – melts away to reveal a richness and mellowness of fruit that is also uniquely Charles Heidsieck. 19.5pts/20
Price: £49.99–£125.56 The Online Offlicence, The Drink Shop
Drink: 2011–2015
Alc: 12%
Comments
Denis
November 19 14:48
Yes, I agree with Tom expert choice even if, in my taste, it's number One. Do not forget Regis Camus, several time winner of "Best Sparkling Winemaker of the year" also manage to produce a regular rose which is one of the best of the market and fortunately quite inexpensive. Sante!
Elliott Mackey
November 16 17:38
Thanks Tom:
There is no other Fizz Authority whom I respect as much as you. Most useful information at this time of year.