Bereche et Fils Brut Reserve ($45)
Rising star Raphael Bereche has a cult following for his rich, succulent bubblies; this one includes Pinot Meunier in the Pinot/Chardonnay blend.
Bollinger Special Cuvée ($50)
Layered and lemony, this isn’t the James Bond cuvée, but it has surprising depth and character for a grande marque basic blend.
Rosé Is A Year-Round Thing
These dry, full-bodied examples go with just about everything.
2014 Chêne Bleu Rosé ($34)
Bright pink and intensely perfumed, it’s a classy, berry- inflected Grenache-based blend from the Rhône Valley.
2013 Domaine Comte Abbatucci Faustine Vieilles Vignes ($34)
This vibrant, peppery, juicy rosé is made from Sciacarello, a grape found only in Corsica.