Jean-Marc Charpentier Tradition Brut Rose NV Champagne: Prestige in a Flute
Champagne 12% ABV ABV Jean-Marc CharpentiePunches above its weight
I'm no expert but I've been getting into champagne lately and this Charpentier is really enjoyable. The finish sticks around with this lovely hazelnut thing and a bit of saltiness that makes you keep going back for more. Three grape blend and you can taste the complexity. Good stuff.
Nice but not worth the price
It's a decent rosé champagne, don't get me wrong — the nutty, toasty flavours are pleasant enough. But for over thirty quid I expected a bit more wow factor. I've had cavas at half the price that I enjoyed just as much on a Friday night.
Lovely birthday fizz
Bought this for my wife's birthday and we were both really impressed. You get this gorgeous biscuity thing going on with baked apple, and the bubbles are super fine and creamy. At around £32 it's not cheap but it felt properly special for the occasion.
Solid choice for dinner parties
Picked this up after the guy in the wine shop recommended it. Served it with salmon starters at a dinner party and it went down well. Nice apple and biscuit notes, quite dry which I liked. Would probably buy again if it was on offer.
Decent midweek treat
Saw this on a restaurant menu and ordered a glass out of curiosity. It's got a nice richness to it — baked apple, bit of citrus — and it's properly dry without being harsh. Not mindblowing but I'd happily drink it again.
New favourite rosé champers
Absolutely loved this! The bubbles are so smooth and creamy, and there's this amazing toasted hazelnut flavour that I wasn't expecting at all. My partner thought it tasted expensive which is always a win at £31. Already ordered another bottle.