Lallier : Reflexion R.021 Brut Rosé

There’s a plush, velvety feel to the mousse that suggests weight, but the tangerine peel–infused acidity and underlying salinity lend pleasing buoyancy and counterpoint to flavors of white raspberry, biscuit, chamomile, and spun honey. The finish is lightly spiced. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier. Drink now.

Small boutique house Lallier is pushing the definition and depth of its non-vintage wines with every release. This delightful 2021-based rosé finds a balance between zesty pink grapefruit Chardonnay, a touch of smoky, peppery complexity and appealing, juicy strawberry and apricot fruitiness from Pinot Noir and a splash of Meunier. It's restrained and snappy but not austere, with appealing clarity and delicacy of texture.