Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé N.V. Sunday, Jul 6 2008
Tasting Notes and France and Champagne and Variety and Sparkling
I ran “blason” through the old Babelfish translator and it suggested “Blazon” in English, which is a formal description for a coat of arms or flag. Hmm..I thought it might be something to do with Champagne being on fire..or ablaze and therefore “blason” (gesticulate wildly) in French. I prefer my translation anyway..much nicer.
It smells of redcurrant, strawberry jam, mineral and a little spice. In the mouth a weightier style that’s fruity (think wild strawberry and apple) but still pretty dry overall. It has clean acidity that’s just a little coarse and a vigorous foaming mouse. Closes dry with good length and a spicy poached strawberry aftertaste. I like it. Very nice, certainly tasty and good to drink, although not especially fine.
Rated : 90 Points
Tasted : Jul08
Alcohol : 12.0%
Price : $110
Closure : Cork
Drink : 2008 - 2010
Source : Winery Sample
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4 Responses to “Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé N.V.”
July 6th, 2008 at 7:28 pm
Do P-J still make the Blason de France label separately, or is this where it evolved to? Havent seen it for donkeys yrs. I was told this was a flag reference too,
AB
July 6th, 2008 at 7:29 pm
Yes..the still make it. Small quantities.
GW
July 7th, 2008 at 8:34 am
From your TN that doesn’t represent very good value. It might just a reflection my taste (or lack thereof!), but I have never understood why there is often a substantial premium to be paid for NV rosé over standard Brut NV, especially when vintage is often similarly priced (e.g. P.-J.’s ‘98 is about $90-$100 I think).
Is rosé substantially more expensive to make, is demand less and therefore the price higher, or do consumers think that it is more ‘prestige’ and therefore are prepared to pay more? I don’t mind a glass of this stuff now and then, but I find half a bottle a bit challenging.
July 7th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
Gary Walsh said :
Cool - thx,