Larmandiers Vertus Ros has always been exemplary, a happy marriage of Cote des Blancs elegance and ripe, succulent red fruit. While interesting, we found the experimental zero-dosage version of the rose sacrificed too much of that nicely caressing texture, and thus this cuvee will remain as it has always beenwith around six grams per liter dosage. In keeping with the traditional method by which most ros Champagne is made, Larmandier Ros blends a splash of red wine into a base of white winein this case, Pinot Noir vinified as a red constitutes 15% of the final blend.