Jean-Philippe Trousset Rosé Extra Brut

Nice juicy front end with ripe wild strawberries and a touch of cream. The palate delivers that fruit with just enough grip to keep your attention. As it opens, a subtle autolytic character comes through, adding complexity. There's good sweetness and length, with a textured feel and a lovely interplay between a gentle bitterness and the sugar.

We came across this producer on one of our many visits, and have since fallen for their exotic, aromatic style. They work with a number of cuvées, but their Blanc de Noirs is a particular favourite, and the Anna T – a rich, Chardonnay-driven wine fermented with spontaneous yeast in barrel – is another standout.

Made from 46% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, 18% Meunier, and 6% red wine, this Extra Brut cuvée sees 10% oak and hails from the Petit Montagne de Reims.