Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Armand de Brignac “Rosé” Brut – NV
Champagne, France 🇫🇷

Overview
A prestige multi-vintage Rosé Champagne crafted from estate-owned vineyards in the Montagne de Reims, including Rilly-la-Montagne, Chigny-les-Roses, and Ludes. Blend composition; predominantly Pinot Noir, supported by Chardonnay and a smaller proportion of Pinot Meunier, with a measured addition of still red Pinot Noir wine to achieve its delicate rosé hue. Produced in small batches, this cuvée emphasizes finesse, purity, and subtlety rather than power.

Aromas & Flavors
Fresh wild strawberry, raspberry, and red cherry glide out gently, followed by rose petal, citrus zest, and faint brioche notes. The fruit profile is precise and lifted, with a quiet chalky undertone and restrained pastry character.

Mouthfeel
Exceptionally delicate and refined. The mousse is fine and silky, with bright acidity carrying the wine effortlessly across the palate. Light-bodied for Champagne, elegant and poised, finishing clean and graceful without weight or richness.

Food Pairings
Tuna tartare, salmon sashimi, shellfish, light charcuterie, soft cheeses, or as an elegant aperitif in good company.

Verdict
Not my preferred Champagne style, but undeniably well executed. Subtle, polished, and extremely delicate, this Rosé delivers finesse over intensity and proves its quality through balance and restraint.

Did You Know?
Armand de Brignac Rosé is assembled using multiple vintages and finished with the traditional Champagne method, with each bottle completed by hand, a rarity among luxury Champagne brands.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
A memorable experience enjoyed with friends, especially alongside the Gold Brut from the same house, a beautiful contrast of delicacy versus depth. — 5 months ago

Colin Cahoon

9.2

Lemon, oak, white peach, high acid, medium alcohol, and long finish. — 3 years ago

Edward Patten

8.9

Beaujolais Nouveau is always fun. Very fruity with cherry notes. One of the better Noveau’s. Easy drinking during the holidays — 4 years ago

Galen Hasler

8.9

Pear skin and mineral aroma. Meyer lemon, green apple. Intense flavors persist. Phalz terroir I love — 5 years ago

MK

9.0

Grass, green, citrus, length, young, fresh, acidic — 5 years ago

Alexandre Calvi

9.7

Still a baby but phenomenal ripe and dense fruit 💥 💥 — 8 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.5

Pair of 12’s with the Rousseau showing more finesse & floral than the Roumier that will need more time — 5 months ago

Ted

9.0

Needs more of a chill. I was on a time constraint. Tasty wine nice black notes. — a year ago

with Jeni

Karen Tripson

9.0

Lovely bubbles and nice acidity. — 2 years ago

Ricardo Bohn Goncalves

9.5

MB Amadeus mai22 — 4 years ago

Daron Watson

9.7

Season 17|18 Blend No. 17

citrus hard candies and citrus blossoms ~ ginger and cheese rinds ~ sour, tart, creamy yet electric ~ LOVE IT! — 5 years ago

John Willison

9.1

Blueberries, blackberries, black and red licorice, black tea, and a bit of compost pile. — 6 years ago

Severn G

9.0

Checking in on this bottle tonight, and also using some to poach Halibut in the oven, yum!
A light flinty, mineral nose, light creamy oak notes on the palate, but oddly a red fruit character so slightly tonight, like strawberry but not strawberry all at the same time, intriguing. — 8 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

Drinking well showing red cherry, berry, earth, spice & floral notes — 6 months ago

Her Mir Tage

9.2

1996 Domaine Armand Rousseau Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

Clos de la Roche, situated in Morey-Saint-Denis, is the most renowned and the largest Grand Cru vineyard of the village. Its terroir is consequently exceptional, yielding wines with striking acidity, remarkable concentration, and a structure that is powerful yet displays extraordinarily refined tannins. It is often considered one of Burgundy's most compelling wines, masterfully combining power with elegance.

The style neither mirrors the robust, muscular, and overtly powerful character typical of its northern neighbour, Gevrey-Chambertin, nor does it precisely replicate the extreme perfume, elegance, and delicacy that define its southern neighbour, Chambolle-Musigny. Instead, Clos de la Roche is the quintessential synthesis of strength and finesse—boasting a solid backbone alongside intricate depth of aroma and texture. Thanks to its pronounced acidity, one should not open a bottle without allowing for at least 15 years of ageing.

Upon opening, after 30 minutes the nose offered aromas of ripe black cherry, wild strawberry, sour plum, rose, and violet. After an hour, further notes of truffle, forest floor, leather, and spice developed. However, the minerality I expected remained elusive.

The bottle's condition was unfortunately not optimal. It lacked the sustained aromatic evolution and explosive bouquet I had anticipated. This fatigue and muted character were likely a result of its shipment from the United States. — 8 months ago

Mario Vaillancourt

9.4

Malgré le millésime souvent parfois plus mince, une superbe bouteille de Rousseau, magnifique. 93-94

Gorgeous Ruchottes from Rousseau. — 3 years ago

Alexa Monroy

9.2

Medium bodied. Tastes like dark chocolate but not too heavy. — 4 years ago

Ricardo Bohn Goncalves

9.5

Tadeu ZA jul21 — 5 years ago

E & K G

9.1

Full nose of brighter red fruit. Still somewhat primary but tannins have softened too. Flower petals, red berries... very elegant. — 7 years ago

Marcio Morelli

9.2

Zero tipicidade. Cheiro e gosto de Chardonnay. Estilo me remeteu ao PYCM, com um pouquinho mais de madeira. — 8 years ago

with Otavio, Marlos and 2 others