Champagne Laherte Frères Rosé de Meunier NV (Base 22. Disg. Dec 2024), Laherte Frères, Côteaux Sud d’Épernay. This stunning Pinot Meunier rosé from biodynamic limestone-clay sites blends 60% direct press white, 30% saignée maceration and 10% oak-fermented red base, shimmering pale salmon and exploding with wild raspberries, strawberries, violets, manuka honey and chalky florals on the nose. On the palate, Champagne Laherte Frères Rosé de Meunier NV surges with pure red berry succulence, citrus zest snap, creamy brioche depth, minty lift and pinpoint minerality through fine persistent bubbles to a nervy, joyous finish brimming with energy and poise – 2.5 g/L dosage perfection.

The ripe 2022 base delivers taut juiciness offset by mouthwatering acidity, drinking beautifully now through 2032 from extended lees ageing. Pair the Base 22 Rosé de Meunier with smoked salmon, charcuterie boards or berry desserts to ignite transcendent harmony. Scored 94 points Antonio Galloni; 92 points James Suckling.​