Cuvée des Moines Rosé

This rosé from the Cuvée des Moines comes from the house founded in 1843 by Edmond Besserat and is filled into magnum. The blend is 30 per cent Chardonnay, 30 per cent Pinot Noir and 40 per cent Pinot Meunier. In the glass it glows pink with salmon-coloured highlights, and the bubbles are fine and light. The nose opens with red fruit, followed later by lime blossom and hawthorn. On the palate a fresh acidity comes first, then the wine becomes voluminous and supple. Red fruit stays in the foreground, and the long finish ends with a hint of spice.

The large format suits dinner parties and celebrations. Serve the champagne at 8 to 10 °C in a white wine glass with a wide opening so the bouquet can unfold. Good companions are tomato-based starters, sweet-and-sour dishes and desserts with red fruit.