Rosé étui

Konrat bottles this rosé for the restaurant trade, and it is built accordingly: with a mind of its own. The cuvée is 60% Meunier, with 20% each of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and half of it ages in oak. To this is added 11.5% Meunier red wine, raised in demijohn (Dame Jeanne). All the grapes come from Montigny-sous-Châtillon and are vinified according to the lunar calendar. With only 1,148 bottles made, it is a rarity, and here it comes in a presentation box that makes it a ready-made gift.

In the glass you see fine bubbles. The nose is woody with a citrus note, followed on the palate by cherry, blackberry and raspberry. The champagne feels structured and vinous, and its acidity recalls English fruit drops. It works with fish tartare, desserts with red fruit and summery aperitifs. Japanese cuisine, or duck and game with a sweet-and-sour sauce, are also good partners. Serve it at 9 to 11 °C in a white wine glass with a little bowl to it.