Winemaker Notes
Like a pale pink rose quartz, this Rosé shimmers elegantly in the glass. The nose is delicately fragrant with hints of red summer berries, dried hibiscus flowers, and pink grapefruit. The palate bursts with liveliness and fruity flavors. Subtle citrus notes and a foundation of minerals perfectly complement this delightful Rosé.
This wine is an all-round talent: it excels as an aperitif, pairs beautifully with various dishes, and even complements desserts and cheeses, delivering a truly tingling pleasure.
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The pale salmon or antique pink 2014 Rosé Brut Réserve blends 22% of Pinot Blanc to the Pinot Noir base. Vinified in stainless steel and aged on the bottle lees for 90 months, the wine is pure, delicate and fresh on the nose that intertwines red berries with floral and even iodine aromas. This pink sparkling wine is pure yet intense and complex on the palate, enormously saline and with lovely oxidative nuances like a table wine from Jerez. The finish is pure, structured and very intense. Disgorged in February this year. 12% stated alcohol. Natural cork.
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Vinous
The 2014 Brut Rosé Réserve is a blend of 78% Pinot Noir and 22% Pinot Blanc grown on iron-rich marl and loam, made in stainless steel and aged on lees for eight years. The pale pink wine shines with freshness, combining tart red apple, vivid cranberry and subtle notes of shortcrust pastry with just a hint of yogurt. With luminous freshness and crunchy fruit, this does not at all seem like a wine that is almost ten years old. The finest mousse accentuates these dew-fresh flavors, as does sprightly and gorgeous acidity. This is most elegant, subtly rich in the background but so very fresh. Wonderful. Dosage is 6 grams per liter. Disgorged: April 2023.
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.
