February
might be when we think of romance but it is also one of the dreariest and dull
months of the year. So here are some superb sparklers that will help liven up
this dark, drab month.
Sipping and
savouring a glass of Billecart-Salmon Rosé is one of life’s great pleasures.
Founded in 1818 by Nicolas François Billecart and his wife Elisabeth Salmon, the family-owned house, this year, is celebrating its bicentenary.
The family motto: “Give
priority to quality, strive for excellence” has passed through the hands of six
generations at the family home in the heart of France’s Champagne region.
This
delicious rosé, the house’s flagship cuvée, might have new packaging but rest
assured the elixir is as wonderful as ever. Elegant with delicate bubbles, this
champagne tantalises your taste
buds with delicious raspberry and strawberry tangs. Once you have tried it you
will see why it is one of the most sought-after rosé champagnes on the market.
Bollinger Rosé NV Champagne, ABV 12%, £48, ocado.com
Oozing strawberry and cherry flavours with hints of toast
and spice, this is a powerful, intense rosé that exudes class. It lingers
long on the palate with a slight tannic finish due to the addition
of red wine. The house
is renowned for creating excellent pinot-noir-dominated champagnes and this one is no exception. But
you would not expect anything else from this master. After all it has been
creating fine wines since 1829.
Taittinger Brut Prestige Rosé NV, ABV 12.5%, £45, ocado.com
From this family-owned champagne house and actually managed by Taittingers comes a delicate strawberry-soaked number. Always a delight to drink, it is a crisp and refreshing champagne that will certainly brighten up a dreary February day.
From this family-owned champagne house and actually managed by Taittingers comes a delicate strawberry-soaked number. Always a delight to drink, it is a crisp and refreshing champagne that will certainly brighten up a dreary February day.
By Daralyn Danns
