Jean Vesselle, Cuvee Friandise Demi-Sec Rose Champagne NV

93 points Wine & Spirits
"This is pinot noir from Bouzy, made as a saignée rosé and sweetened with a dosage of 32 grams of sugar per liter. That sweetness seems to up the wine’s power: It bristles with cranberry and apple flavors, lively and harmoniously balanced. It brings food to mind, whether foie gras or Thanksgiving dinner."

Vinous Reverie Notes
The family’s collection of top terroirs and generations of leadership in championing Pinot Noir are what make wines from Domaine Vesselle such eloquent examples of Blanc de Noirs Champagnes. For nearly 300 years, the Vesselle family has been tilling the chalky soils of Bouzy and cultivating some of the village’s best-placed Pinot Noir vines. Wines from this peerless family estate combine a classic Champagne elegance with the signature power and uncompromising flavor of Pinot Noir from Bouzy. Tasting Notes: Aromas of rose petals, poached cranberries, baking spices. Spiced and suave. Food Pairing: Fresh or poached stone fruits; panna cotta.