Bold for a ros and proud of it, Piper-Heidsieck Brut Ros is the champagne the house built around Pinot Noir half the blend, with Meunier and Chardonnay splitting the remainder. The style earned its former name, Ros Sauvage: this pours a deep, confident pink and drinks with real intensity rather than blush-wine politeness. Blood orange and wild strawberry lead the nose with toasted brioche underneath, then the palate turns fresh and precise, exiting on a crisp grapefruit bite. The house has been making champagne in Reims since 1785 and recommends this bottle young and cold, 8 to 10 degrees. It is a natural alongside lobster rolls, sushi and salty snacks an aperitif ros that will not disappear behind the food.