Besserat de Bellefon, Champagne (France) “Cuvée des Moines” Rosé NV

($61):  Grace and power is what comes to mind while sipping this Rosé Champagne.  The power comes from the red grape-dominant (70 percent), Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, blend.  Chardonnay provides the elegance.  Full-bodied, but not flamboyant, it delivers hints of strawberries and other red fruit flavors.  Sure, it’s an excellent way to start an evening, but it’s equally enjoyable at the table because of its weight and brilliant acidity, which imparts freshness.
92 Michael Apstein Jun 4, 2019