HK: Rosé Champagne tasting with Decanter and Watson’s Wine

The Rosé maintains the traditional Blason nomenclature and shares with the majority of the PJ estate a dosage of 8 g/L and a full malolactic fermentation. Beyond that, however, it stands out as the most assertive and even outspoken member of the family, interpreted by Hervé as ‘gastronomic’. The red fruit from the Pinot Noir, 10% added by assemblage, is far from bashful with griottes, cassis and loganberry to the fore, the floral house style almost compromised by powerful generosity. High cheekbones and an arrogant swagger here.

A blend of 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay, and featuring around 25% reserve wines, this is 100% premier cru fruit from the Montagne des Reims and Côte des Blancs. Almost a third of the Pinot Noir was vinified as a still wine. A deep coral colour, this is fresh and youthful, with rounded wild red berry fruit, and hint of rose. With some time in the glass, it develops deeper, complex, more exotic notes, leading to a long and lively finish. Dosage: 8g/L.