Im always on the lookout for a house rose bubbly and trust this board to lead me into new directions although Ive explored a few.
My fav so far is the NV Ruinart rose, although NV Bollinger, NV Billecart, NV Godme, NV Charles Heidsieck, NV Philipponnat and 05 Lenoble have been good over the past year. Brad Baker speaks highly of the 02 Philipponnat 1532 rose, but I have not found it anywhere in the States.
If you have a rec and know where it can be purchased, I`d appreciate that too.
I think the Total wine by me has it, i will check on Monday. We drink a bottle of bubbles every Friday night, and most are in the $15-30 range, so I appreciate good suggestions.
Under $100: Tarlant Brut Zero Rose. Goes under the radar all the time, but I love it. Lively and a lacey texture. One of a very few non-dosage Roses out there. Predominantly Chardonnay with some PN blended in.
Under $50: Paul Bara Rose - all around great and excellent value.
Under $15: Pere Ventura Cava - made of 100% trepat. Lots of wild strawberry and delicious.