Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé is a non-vintage rosé Champagne from the Champagne appellation, built around the fruity structure of Pinot noir and conceived as a cuvée to accompany an entire meal. Blason Rosé is the first rosé Champagne created by Perrier-Jouët, and its name refers to the Blason de France range introduced by the Champagne house in 1956.
The blend is based on the region's three grape varieties. Modelled on Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut, whose character is driven by the intensity of Chardonnay, Blason Rosé is enriched with the addition of red wines; here the finesse of Chardonnay (25%) is combined with the structure of Pinot noir (50%, including the added red wines). The remaining 25% is Pinot meunier. Blason Rosé is a subtle blend of 50 different vins clairs sourced from the house's finest plots. The addition of 12 to 15% reserve wines provides the consistency needed to balance the Perrier-Jouët style with the influence of the given vintage's conditions. The house's vineyards lie on Champagne's renowned terroirs. Over decades, an exceptional vineyard estate has been built here on the finest terroirs of Aÿ, Mailly-Champagne, Avize and Cramant.
Vinification is carried out with attention to freshness and structure. The hand-harvested grapes undergo alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation. The cuvée matures in the cellars for a minimum of three years before a light dosage of 8 to 11 grams per litre is added, depending on the vintage.
In the glass the Champagne takes on a distinct salmon-pink hue. On the nose the fruit leads. Pomegranate, red fruits and blood orange – intense fruity aromas dominate the nose, followed by subtle floral notes such as honeysuckle, as well as buttery and brioche accents that round it all off. On the palate the attack is intense and bold; this wine has character – it is round, long and broad, with a complex, lingering finish. Its purpose is gastronomic. This is a well-built wine with an expressive structure that works well with bold culinary pairings – Séverine Frerson recommends it with grilled beef rib, as well as with duck breast in a blackcurrant sauce.