Penfolds Thiénot Champagne Rosé
The fourth release in their collaboration series – Champagne Thiénot, a new non-vintage Rosé Champagne.
This Champagne Rosé represents the joint efforts of Thiénot chef de cave Nicolas Uriel and Penfolds Chief Winemaker Peter Gago, who share mutual style and quality ambitions.
A shared blending philosophy has been key to the partnership.
Grape variety and region:
30% Chardonnay Nogent, Sézanne and Côte des Blancs
20% Pinot Noir Vallée de l’Ardre (8%), Epernay and Côte des Bar
50% Pinot Meunier Épernay, Vallée de la Marne and Saint-Thierry
$89.99 each
$82.79 in any six
Additional details
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Cellaring:
Now onwards, yet recommend to ideally drink in youth - perfect at the moment!
Nose:
An ascent of (textbook) grenadine fruits – Avec raspberry, redcurrant, blackcurrant and strawberry. Sans pomegranate.
And the citrus - pink grapefruit / mandarin marmalade.
And the florals/confiserie – scents of Anis de Flavigny Violet Pastiles or Violets of Toulouse; lily.
Upon sitting – wafts of cherry jam, sorry confiture.
Palate:
Inviting, exotic.
Balanced, with an overt freshness - crispness up-front, and a delicate dosage imprint on finish.
Relaxed acidity, friendly effervescence.
Subtle mandarin and raspberry fruits impact immediately – over a flavour base of strawberry with pepper /
Turkish Delight with pistachio.
Stylistically light on its feet and sprightly … its ‘Champagne character’ teasingly revealed upon sitting.
Impatience? A second glass immediately beckons.
Varietal Composition:
30% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir, 50% Pinot Meunier
