Gilbert Jacquesson "Cuvée Eugénie" Brut Rosé Champagne

A really lovely Rosé with a unique, beautiful color that immediately catches your eye. The nose is just as inviting, with fresh red fruit jumping out of the glass, especially strawberry and raspberry. There’s a touch of citrus keeping things bright, while the palate stays fresh and elegant. Fruity without being overly sweet, and just a really pretty Champagne inside and out.

This is a Meunier rosé with real color and real depth. It's 90% the estate's white Meunier, blended with 10% old-vine Meunier made into red wine. That's no small feat this far north, where getting skins clean enough for red wine takes serious vineyard work. It drinks almost like a red sparkling wine rather than a delicate pink, with a touch of bread underneath. It's named for the couple's daughter, who runs the estate's social media and does it better than some of the big houses. At $34.99, it's one of the best-value rosé Champagnes in the store.