Champagne Deutz Champagne Brut Rosé (1.5L) *

Pink Champagne carries a certain expectation, and the Brut Rosé from Deutz meets it in the classic idiom: a dry sparkling wine from the Champagne region of northeastern France, made by the traditional method with its second fermentation in the bottle. The rosé color and gentle red-fruit character come from the still red wine blended in before that fermentation begins.

Expect the hallmarks of the style, fine persistent bubbles and a crisp, bright backbone of acidity that keeps the fruit lifted rather than heavy. It leans toward the delicate end of rosé Champagne, an aperitif that also has the structure to sit beside a plate of food.