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Best value, sparkling rosé
- Pretty pink hue
- Flavors linger on the palate
- Fruity and flavorful
- Pink sparkling wines don't taste better than regular varieties
Reviewers agree that Charles Heidsieck 1995 Blanc des Millenaires is among the best Champagnes in its price class. This complex, elegant wine is said to have aged beautifully since its bottling. Experts say it has the complexity you'd expect from a fine French Champagne, with flavors of honeycomb, flowers, brioche, minerals and even coffee and smoke. Two highly credible reviewers say that that in addition to complexity, this wine's structure and lingering finish give it the edge over the competition. In this price range, you could also consider Louis Roederer Cristal Brut 2004 (*Est. $200). If you're looking for a less expensive Champagne, reviews say that Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Reserve Particuliere NV (*Est. $30) is an exceptional value.
The New York Times blind-tasted Charles Heidsieck 1995 Blanc des Millenaires along with 24 other blanc de blancs, or chardonnay only, Champagnes. We're not sure whether Wine Review Online, Food and Wine or The Wine Doctor tasted this wine blind. The single consumer review of this wine we read is very enthusiastic.
Our Sources
1. Wine Spectator
Editors blind-taste 90 American-made sparkling wines, including Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut Rosé NV, and report that an "unprecedented number" are exceptionally good. In fact, 14 earn 90 points or more on the magazine's 100-point scale.
Review: American Sparklers, Tim Fish, Dec. 31, 2007
There's no preamble here, just a list of top sparkling wines and descriptions of their characteristics. Isle says that Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut Rosé NV is "pale orangey-pink rosé, with its gently spicy raspberry fruit and firm, zesty acidity." He calls Schramsberg an especially reliable label.
Review: The Best Rosé Champagnes & Sparkling Wines, Ray Isle, Feb. 2008
3. Wine.com
One consumer has posted a positive review of Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut Rosé NV. Hopefully, more opinions will be added, so it's worth checking back.
Review: Reviews of Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut NV, Contributors to Wine.com
