Penfolds Rose Champagne NV (w/o Gift Box)

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Rose Champagne NV (w/o Gift Box)
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Nogent, Sézanne, Côte des Blancs, Épernay, Vallée de la Marne, Côte des Bar, Saint‑Thierry)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay 30%, Pinot Noir 20%, Pinot Meunier 50%
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino community avg ~4. 1/5 (≈600 ratings); CellarTracker ~89/100; reviewed by Jancis Robinson and multiple retailers

Tasting Note
Bright pale-salmon; aromas of raspberry, redcurrant, pink grapefruit and violets. Palate shows mandarin, raspberry, strawberry, Turkish delight and pistachio, with crisp acidity, fine mousse, delicate dosage and a lively, sprightly finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, smoked salmon, lobster, seared tuna, roast chicken, Peking duck; Asian: sushi and sashimi, tempura prawns, Thai green curry (mild), Vietnamese spring rolls.

Production Method
Non-vintage cuvée assembled by Thiénot in collaboration with Penfolds; méthode traditionnelle (bottle fermentation), aged on lees (≈4 years), blended with reserve wine before disgorgement.

Vineyard Info
A collaboration between Penfolds (Australia) and Champagne house Thiénot led by Peter Gago and Nicolas Uriel; sourced from multiple Champagne villages and released as the Thiénot x Penfolds series.