Did you know that most rosé Champagne is created by adding a dash of local red wine to the bottle? This is quite legitimate and standard practice.

Those red wines are created from Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes, which are key varieties in the blends that form the basis for all Champagne, along with Chardonnay.

But here is something unusual: a pink Champagne made just like a rosé wine, from lightly pressed red grapes only. This gives a depth of colour and flavour which is quite unexpected.

On the finish this lovely fizz stays on the palate with a classic Pinot Noir warmth, charm and bite of acidity.

Dare I suggest this would make a perfect wine to serve with your Christmas turkey? Go on, try something different this year.

About this Vineyard

Champagne Henri Chauvet is a small, family-run house in the Premier Cru village of Rilly-la-Montagne, with a winemaking heritage stretching back four generations to 1890 and now led by Mathilde and Damien Chauvet. As a Recoltant-Manipulant and member of the Vignerons Independants, they farm 8.2 hectares planted predominantly with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier, producing around 65,000 to 70,000 bottles annually. Their Cuvee Aphrodite Rose Brut is a beguiling rose de maceration, crafted from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the finest Champenois tradition.

About The Author

I’m Rosalind and I’m here to talk to you about Rosé. Whether it’s your first choice or your last on a wine list, this site is for you. After years of writing about and tasting wine, there is something truly special to me about the pink stuff. On the Rose Report, I write reviews of the best Rosé Wines. You can find out more about me HERE.