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 intensely antique-pink colored 2015 Rosé Réserve Brut, disgorged in February 2024 after 95 months on the lees, is a fascinating vinous, white assemblage of Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc (each 23%), Auxerrois (21%) and Pinot Gris (33%) that has been colored with a Pinot Noir dosage. The wine is intensely fruity yet clear and very elegant on the nose that shows red fruits (berries and cherries), mushroom and yeasty aromas. Full-bodied, fresh and intense on the palate, this is a linear, quiet and vinous rosé with very fine salinity on the intense finish that is beautifully matured and balanced in all its lightness or weightlessness.
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.
