Winemaker Notes
This Rosé is obtained by blending white wine, 30% Chardonnay, 30% Meunier, 35% Pinot Noir, 5% Arbanne, Petit Meslier and Fromenteau and addition of 6% red wine from a plot of old Meunier vines, "Les Noues". Partial maceration of destemmed grapes. The result is an enchanting and fresh nose around strawberries, raspberries and small red fruits. Vivacious and fragrant in the mouth, the wine is enriched with biscuit notes in a cheerful and crunchy whole.
Professional Ratings
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Vinous
The NV Brut Rosé is a standout. Rich and creamy in the glass, the Aubry NV Rosé has a bit more depth than usual. That's not a bad thing. Crushed flowers, sweet red berry fruit, mint, white pepper and a dash of citrus lend energy. But what I love most about the Rosé in this release is its volume. Disgorged: May, 2021.
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James Suckling
This shows extraordinary rose-like perfume in addition to plenty of bright red cherry and berry fruits. The palate's boldly stated, showcasing plenty of fleshy wild-berry and nectarine flavors. Full through the finish. Drink now. A blend of 60% chardonnay and 40% rosé de saignée from pinot noir.
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Jeb Dunnuck
A pale salmon hue, the NV Champagne Premier Cru Brut Rosé is charming, offering a lot to appreciate, and it’s highly versatile. I really enjoy this wine. Medium-bodied, it has a lovely fresh chalky texture, with notes of orange sherbet, citrus blossoms, and white strawberries. Medium-bodied, it has a supple, creamy mousse and a refreshing, dry chalky texture. This release is crafted around the 2022 vintage with the addition of 30% reserve wine going back to 1998. It has beautiful balance and is great for enjoying now.
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Wine Spectator
Sleek and finely meshed, this vibrant Champagne offers well-honed acidity that defines flavors of gr A fresh and focused rosé Champagne, this offers an aperitif style, with a touch more cut and minerality. Integrates snappy acidity with flavors of crunchy white peach, apple blossoms, blood orange pith, oyster shell and biscuit on the lacy mousse.
What are the different types of sparkling rosé wine?
Rosé sparkling wines like Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, and others make a fun and festive alternative to regular bubbles—but don’t snub these as not as important as their clear counterparts. Rosé Champagnes (i.e., those coming from the Champagne region of France) are made in the same basic way as regular Champagne, from the same grapes and the same region. Most other regions where sparkling wine is produced, and where red grape varieties also grow, also make a rosé version.
How is sparkling rosé wine made?
There are two main methods to make rosé sparkling wine. Typically, either white wine is blended with red wine to make a rosé base wine, or only red grapes are used but spend a short period of time on their skins (maceration) to make rosé colored juice before pressing and fermentation. In either case the base wine goes through a second fermentation (the one that makes the bubbles) through any of the various sparkling wine making methods.
What gives rosé Champagne and sparkling wine their color and bubbles?
The bubbles in sparkling wine are formed when the base wine undergoes a secondary fermentation, which traps carbon dioxide inside the bottle or fermentation vessel. During this stage, the yeast cells can absorb some of the wine’s color but for the most part, the pink hue remains.
How do you serve rosé sparkling wine?
Treat rosé sparkling wine as you would treat any Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, and other sparkling wine of comparable quality. For storing in any long-term sense, these should be kept at cellar temperature, about 55F. For serving, cool to about 40F to 50F. As for drinking, the best glasses have a stem and a flute or tulip shape to allow the bead (bubbles) and beautiful rosé hue to show.
How long do rosé Champagne and sparkling wine last?
Most rosé versions of Prosecco, Champagne, Cava or others around the “$20 and under” price point are intended for early consumption. Those made using the traditional method with extended cellar time before release (e.g., Champagne or Crémant) can typically improve with age. If you are unsure, definitely consult our Customer Care team for guidance.
Associated with luxury, celebration, and romance, the region, Champagne, is home to the world’s most prized sparkling wine. In order to bear the label, ‘Champagne’, a sparkling wine must originate from this northeastern region of France—called Champagne—and adhere to strict quality standards. Made up of the three towns Reims, Épernay, and Aÿ, it was here that the traditional method of sparkling wine production was both invented and perfected, birthing a winemaking technique as well as a flavor profile that is now emulated worldwide.
Well-drained, limestone and chalky soil defines much of the region, which lend a mineral component to its wines. Champagne’s cold, continental climate promotes ample acidity in its grapes but weather differences from year to year can create significant variation between vintages. While vintage Champagnes are produced in exceptional years, non-vintage cuvées are produced annually from a blend of several years in order to produce Champagnes that maintain a consistent house style.
With nearly negligible exceptions, . These can be blended together or bottled as individual varietal Champagnes, depending on the final style of wine desired. Chardonnay, the only white variety, contributes freshness, elegance, lively acidity and notes of citrus, orchard fruit and white flowers. Pinot Noir and its relative Pinot Meunier, provide the backbone to many blends, adding structure, body and supple red fruit flavors. Wines with a large proportion of Pinot Meunier will be ready to drink earlier, while Pinot Noir contributes to longevity. Whether it is white or rosé, most Champagne is made from a blend of red and white grapes—and uniquely, rosé is often produce by blending together red and white wine. A Champagne made exclusively from Chardonnay will be labeled as ‘blanc de blancs,’ while ones comprised of only red grapes are called ‘blanc de noirs.’