What

The newly-launched collaboration between three “P”s – Péters (of Pierre Péters), Pitt-Jolie and Perrin (of Chateau de Beaucastel) exclusively focused on rosé champagne.

Where

Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Côte des Blancs (in Rodolphe Péters’ cellars)

Why

You could dismiss it as “another celebrity wine,” but a glance at the quality of the parties involved – particularly Rodolphe Péters, a Côte des Blancs superstar – raises expectations. Though based on the 2016 vintage, the wine uses chardonnay from a perpetual reserve dating to 2007 that matures in concrete, steel and large Stockinger casks. The 25% pinot noir component is made by saignée (the Perrin family’s expertise) before being blended with the chardonnay base, creating an ultra-delicate final blend.

What else

All the grapes come from the Côte des Blancs (pinot included).

Tasting Notes

A zephyr of fresh-baked baguettes, sliced fennel, unripe pomegranate, pink currants and sour cream gradually gives way to a more classical chardonnay-driven profile of citrus and toast. Just the right degree of satiny oiliness cloaks a firm spine of acidity that pierces through the finish.

Try It With 

Hainan chicken rice.

When To Drink

Apéritif

Perfect For

Your Brangelina-worshipping friend (with good taste)

Tatler Tip

This comes in an understated black gift box, wreathed with a grosgrain ribbon and rose-gold charm and in a clear with a black coating for protection (yes!)

TL/DR

Complex, savoury white with a whisper of pink.

Supplier

Altaya Wines