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1 12 / the tasting panel / march 2016 TASTINGS 89 Jansz NV Premium Rosé, Tasmania, Australia ($25) Made by the "méthode tasman- oise." Very pale pink; smooth, fresh and lively with tangy berry fruit and depth. NEGOCIANTS USA 92 Lanson NV Brut Rosé Champagne, France ($60) Pale pink color; racy and crisp with tangy citrus and lively acidity; dry, brisk and long. LANSON INTERNATIONAL AMERICAS 93 Leclerc Briant NV Brut Rosé Champagne, France ($65) A wonderful grower Champagne discovery. Soft pink; bright and juicy with raspberry, spice and slight oxidation; complex and elegant, long and toasty. Biodynamic. DIRECT IMPORT 91 Leclerc Briant 2006 Brut Rosé Rubis de Noirs Champagne, France ($80) Deep ruby red; intense and rich with toasty oak and soft tannins; eclectic and deep, long and lush. Biodynamic. DIRECT IMPORT 92 G. H. Mumm NV Brut Le Rosé Champagne, France ($75) A classic that needs no introduction. Pale pink; juicy and fresh with dry, fresh raspberry; clean, balanced and long. PERNOD RICARD USA 92 Palmer & Co. NV Rosé Réserve Champagne, France ($73) This under-the-radar Champagne is worth discovering. Bright pink; blueberry, raspberry nose; dense, rich and juicy with crisp berries, minerals and generous flavors. GONZÁLES-BYASS USA 95 Perrier Jouët 2006 Belle Epoque Brut Rosé Champagne, France ($300) The pink ver- sion of PJ's prestige cuvée. Pale salmon color; lush, deep and elegant with juicy raspberry and luscious fruit; long, classic and complex. PERNOD RICARD USA 90 Philippe Gonet NV Brut Rosé Champagne, France ($83) A seventh-generation house in Le Mesnil. Pale pink; smooth, juicy and ripe with raspberry fruit; tangy and bright. DOMAINE SELECT WINE ESTATES 89 Piper Sonoma NV Sonoma County ($18) A lovely domestic sparkler at a great price. Pale pink; bright and juicy with fresh, juicy raspberry. RÉMY-COINTREAU USA 91 Bernard Remy NV Brut Rosé Champagne, France ($44) A RM (récoltant- maniuplant) label from a father-son collaboration. Soft strawberry nose; copper color; bright and juicy with clean, racy fruit flavors. LANGDON SHIVERICK 89 Ernest Remy NV Rosé de Saignée Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru Champagne, France ($80) From Grand Cru Pinot Noir vineyards in Mailly-Champagne. Bright pink color; minerally, smooth and earthy; clean and balanced. PRIVATE CASKS IMPORTS 93 Schramsberg Vineyards 2007 J. Schram Rosé, North Coast ($150) California's best spar- kling wine producer scores again. Pale salmon color; smooth, lush and toasty with depth, rich fruit and a long, polished finish. WILSON DANIELS 94 Taittinger NV Brut Prestige Rosé Champagne, France ($84) The addition of 15% still Pinot Noir give this one its pale salmon pink color; the blend is Chardonnay- dominated for bright and racy flavors; tangy fresh and juicy; long and elegant. KOBRAND CORP. 92 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin NV Brut Rosé Champagne, France ($69) Salmon pink; bright, juicy and smooth with raspberry and citrus; dry, racy and long. MOËT-HENNESSY USA