Drappier Rosé de Saignée Brut NV
Champagne 12.5% ABV ABV DrappierGood not great
I've been getting into Champagne lately and this was a decent pick. The berry flavours are nice and it's well balanced, but I was expecting a bit more wow factor at this price point. It's fine, it's good even, but I think Drappier's regular brut might actually be better value.
Better than expected
Saw this on a restaurant menu and decided to try a glass before committing to a bottle. Really glad I did because I ended up ordering the whole thing. There's a lot going on — red fruit, some dried flower notes, and it stays interesting right to the end. Felt like proper grown-up Champagne.
Stole the show at our dinner party
Brought this to a friend's dinner party and everyone was asking about it. It's got this lovely intensity — berries, a bit of a floral thing going on, and it's not too sweet at all. We had it with salmon and it was perfect. Three of us have ordered bottles since.
Birthday treat that delivered
Got this for my wife's birthday and we were both blown away. Gorgeous pink colour, loads of red berry flavour, and the bubbles are so fine and delicate. At £56 it's not cheap but for a special occasion it absolutely hit the mark.
Really solid rosé Champagne
The wine shop guy recommended this when I said I wanted a rosé Champagne that actually tastes like something. He wasn't wrong — there's proper fruit here, not just fizzy pink water. Good acidity too, kept me coming back for more. Would buy again.
My new go-to celebration fizz
Picked this up on a whim from Majestic and it's replaced my usual Champagne for special occasions. Love the deeper pink colour and it actually tastes of something — proper red berry fruit and a savoury edge that keeps it interesting. 12.5% ABV means you can have a couple of glasses without falling over too.
Nice but a bit steep
It's a good Champagne, don't get me wrong. Red fruit flavours, nice bubbles, decent finish. But nearly £56 for a non-vintage rosé feels like a stretch when there are solid options for £10-15 less. I'd wait for a deal.