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Best rosé champagne
Mumm RSRV Rosé Foujita Champagne
Part of the new RSRV range by Maison Mumm — an exclusive for The Whisky Exchange — Rosé Foujita is a blend of six grand cru terroirs, combining chardonnay, pinot noir and reserve red wine. The result? An elegant blend with brioche, vanilla, summer berries and stewed apricot on the palate.
Our testers loved it as a standalone sipper, but it would also pair beautifully with decadent fish dishes, like baked turbot.
Need to know
Grapes | Undisclosed blend |
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Type | Non-vintage |
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Volume | 75cl |
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ABV | 12% |
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Runner-up rosé champagne
Perrier-Jouët Blason Rose Champagne
Mimicking the belle époque-inspired floral bottle design, this fizz is perfumed with petals. It’s a great all-rounder, with well-integrated acidity, velvety smooth bubbles and juicy red berries.
Designed with food in mind, it’s just as delicious with seafood as it is with fruity desserts.
Need to know
Grapes | 50% Pinot noir, 45% chardonnay, 5% pinot meunier |
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Type | Non-vintage |
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Volume | 75cl |
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ABV | 12% |
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Bollinger Rosé Champagne
Patsy and Eddie of Ab Fab fame made it quite clear you needn’t be a wine snob to appreciate a glass of Bolly. This rosé version builds on the brand’s rich brioche base, while introducing red berries and a touch of stone fruit.
We recommend pairing this full-flavoured fizz with smoked salmon blinis or breakfast in bed.
Need to know
Grapes | 62% Pinot noir, 24% chardonnay, 14% pinot meunier |
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Type | Non-vintage |
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Volume | 75cl |
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ABV | 12% |
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Taittinger Brut Prestige Rosé Champagne
Taittinger's non-vintage rosé has an unmistakably elegant finesse. With notes of strawberry and cream, we can see how this oh-so-refreshing fizz scored so highly with our expert panel.
Need to know
Grapes | 45% Pinot noir, 30% chardonnay, 25% pinot meunier |
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Type | Non-vintage |
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Volume | 75cl |
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ABV | 12.5% |
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Veuve Clicquot Rosé Champagne
Keeping true to the original yellow label, Veuve Clicquot uses a very similar blend here, backed up with bittersweet red berries from the dominant pinot noir grape.
A thick tuna steak will balance out the pronounced crisp acidity, and score you top marks with winter dinner party guests.
Need to know
Grapes | 44-48% Pinot noir, 25-29% chardonnay, 13-18% pinot meunier |
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Type | Non-vintage |
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Volume | 75cl |
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ABV | 12.5% |
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Best for personalising
Laurent-Perrier Rosé Champagne
There’s no better way to whet the appetite than a couple of glasses of 'LP' before dinner. Full-bodied with redcurrant and raspberry, this one’s underscored with a rich, well-rounded nuttiness on the finish.
Make it bespoke, with Laurent-Perrier's new customisation service available at Selfridges.
Need to know
Grapes | 100% Pinot noir |
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Type | Non-vintage |
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Volume | 75cl |
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ABV | 12% |
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Ruinart Brut Rosé Champagne
We can always think of a reason to crack open a bottle of bubbly, but this one’s an extra special treat. Layers of juicy cherry and a lick of strawberries and cream are all wrapped up in a rich toasty blanket.
Need to know
Grapes | 55% Pinot noir, 45% chardonnay |
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Type | Non-vintage |
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Volume | 75cl |
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ABV | 12% |
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Deutz Brut Rosé Champagne
Crunchy green apple and juicy strawberries create a refreshing glass here, and the smooth bubbles make this crowd-pleasing pink a safe bet. Just add a cheeseboard and crackling fire for special date nights.
Need to know
Grapes | 100% Pinot noir |
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Type | Non-vintage |
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Volume | 75cl |
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ABV | 12% |
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Gosset Grand Rosé Brut Champagne
It’s no surprise that fizz overflowing with notes of summer berries will pair well with fruity desserts, and this is a perfect example.
The name may not be as well known as the likes of Moët & Chandon, but Gosset is actually one of the oldest Champagne houses in the region, so it’s well worth the price tag.
Need to know
Grapes | 58% Chardonnay, 35% pinot noir, 7% red wines |
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Type | Non-vintage |
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Volume | 75cl |
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ABV | 12% |
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Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose NV Champagne
Don’t be fooled by its pretty pink hue, this full-bodied fizz is powerful enough to pair with rich main courses. Try it with a lamb cutlet or lobster spaghetti if entertaining.
We love the rich, raspberry biscuit notes, but the underlying apple keeps each sip fresh and well balanced.
Need to know
Grapes | 40% Chardonnay, 30% pinot meunier, 30% pinot noir |
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Type | Non-vintage |
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Volume | 75cl |
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ABV | 12.5% |
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Best vintage rosé champagne
Louis Roederer Rosé Vintage Champagne
If flashy Cristal seems a little OTT for your taste, try Louis Roederer’s vintage rosé instead. It’s every bit as impressive, with four years in oak bringing out those decadent toasted notes.
However, it retains a freshness thanks to zesty apple, orange and tart grapefruit — a complex fizz for those that appreciate the finer things in life.
Need to know
Grapes | 62% Pinot noir, 38% chardonnay |
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Type | Vintage |
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Volume | 75cl |
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ABV | 12% |
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Moët & Chandon Rosé Champagne
Moet & Chandon is a master in creating a consistently good cuvée year after year. Smelling like a summer meadow, it combines sweet berries with green apple, and while it lacks a little complexity, given the price, we still rate it for it’s easy drinking style.
Need to know
Grapes | 45% Pinot noir, 40% pinot meunier, 15% chardonnay |
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Type | Non-vintage |
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Volume | 75cl |
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ABV | 12% |
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Stacey looks after all food and drink reviews — from coffee pods and veg boxes, to natural wine and tequila. Stacey is also founder of Crummbs, where she’s written nearly 2,000 restaurant and hotel reviews since 2013. Prior to this, Stacey wrote hundreds of in-depth buying guides for the Independent, i newspaper and BBC Good Food, as well as reviewing restaurants and interviewing celebrities in her column at Balance Magazine. Stacey has also appeared in BAFTA-nominated BBC documentary Blood, Sweat & Takeaways, where she investigated South East Asia's food production industry, appearing on both Newsnight and BBC World Service to share her findings. Regularly checking out the latest restaurants, bars and product launches, Stacey also loves experimenting with recipes at home, and is a WSET-certified wine and spirits expert, with over 10 years of experience in the business. You can follow Stacey on Instagram @crummbs_uk

Callum is our Food and Drink Testing Manager and has been part of the world of professional catering for 10 years, from cheffing to food manufacturing. While working in manufacturing he specialised in bespoke product and menu development for several start-ups and well-known brands such as Wrap It Up! and HOP Vietnamese. He holds the WSET Level 2 in wine, a Level 3 in spirits and has a particular interest in agave spirits.
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