LANSON LE ROSE

95 The Somm Journal On the entry of this blend of 53% Pinot Noir, 32% Chardonnay, and 15% Pinot Meunier, notes of freshly squeezed tangerine dance with apricot. Precious bubbles feel lighter than air beneath a veil of spearmint, rose petal, and candied ginger.

95 Tasting Panel On the entry of this blend of 53% Pinot Noir, 32% Chardonnay, and 15% Pinot Meunier, notes of freshly squeezed tangerine dance with apricot. Precious bubbles feel lighter than air beneath a veil of spearmint, rose petal, and candied ginger.

92 James Suckling Pale salmon-copper hue with notes of strawberries, tangerines, persimmons, bread dough and some chamomile. Lovely freshness and fruitiness, with a medium body and sleek bubbles. Vibrant red and orange fruit throughout. 53% pinot noir, 32% chardonnay and 15% pinot meunier. 7% red wine (pinot noir from Bouzy and Les Riceys and meunier from Vallee de la Marne). Base wine 2017 with 35% reserve wine. 8g/L dosage. 

91 Jeb Dunnuck Fruity and primary up front, the NV Champagne Le Rose pours a pale salmon with an orange tinge, which they achieve with the addition of 7% red wine from the villages of Bouzy and Les Riceys. Offering attractive aromas of orange zest, nectarine, and white strawberry, it’s medium-bodied and has a rounded mid-palate, with a supple mousse, a juicy and fresh style, and a floral flourish on the finish.

90 Wine & Spirits This clean, fresh rose presents ripe citrus flavors up front, hinting at tangerine and sweet clementine. Then it turns toward bitter-almond notes in the finish. Built for roast fish.

90 Wine Spectator A vibrant rose, with a lively, creamy mousse and flavors of white raspberry, peach skin, toast point and salted almond. Reveals hints of grated ginger and pink grapefruit zest on the finish. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier.