Cuvée des Moines Rosé Brut

The Rosé Brut belongs to the Cuvée des Moines, the cuvée that made the house, founded by Edmond Besserat in 1843, well known. The blend is 30 per cent Chardonnay, 30 per cent Pinot Noir and 40 per cent Pinot Meunier. In the glass it shows a bright pink with salmon reflections and fine, light bubbles. The nose is generous and fine: red fruit first, then lime and hawthorn. On the palate it begins with a fresh acidity and then becomes full and supple. Red fruit dominates, and the finish is long and intense, with a spicy hint.

As a rosé with structure, it is a true food champagne. Try it with starters based on tomato, with sweet-and-sour cooking or with desserts of red fruits. Serve it at 8 to 10 °C in a white wine glass with a little volume or a tulip glass, so the aromas of fruit and blossom come across well.