Champagne Pouillon Brut Rose 1er Cru 750ml

The NV Brut Rosé is a pure Pinot Noir picked in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ and vinified in oak as pink wine after a short maceration, 80% is from the 2018 vintage, 20% from 2017, also aged in oak. The deep pink color leads onto fresh raspberry aromas followed by juicy cherry. This is energetic and vibrant, with rounded body, generous fruit, strawberry and cream ripeness and a certain mellow richness. The frothy mousse is playful and soft, only adding to that sense of roundness. Underneath, however, there is poise and depth. Ebullient on the surface, classy deeper down. Dosage is 5gr/L.

Score: 91 points -- Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 2023