Rosé Old

The Rosé Old from Bergeronneau-Marion is a brut rosé with an unusually long ageing period: the cuvée spent seven years in the cellar. It is made up of 50% Meunier, 40% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay. The colour comes from the blend: 85% white wine meets 15% Coteaux Champenois, still wine from old Pinot Noir parcels.

On the nose you find raspberry and strawberry. On the palate it is fresh and crisp, with strawberry staying present before cherry takes over. The finish is slightly tart and recalls Sicilian blood oranges. Serve it at 8 to 10°C in a white wine glass or tulip glass. It suits an aperitif with salted pastries or sausage in puff pastry. It is just as good with an omelette, cheese ravioli or desserts with red fruit.