Meunier Rosé

The Rosé de Meunier from Laherte Frères is made entirely from Pinot Meunier. The blend is 60% white wine, 40% of which is reserve wine, 30% macerated rosé and 10% red wine. The vines are around 30 years old and farmed traditionally and sustainably with an organic influence, and the grapes are picked at perfect ripeness. The dosage is only 2.5 g/l, which makes this rosé a decidedly dry extra brut.

In the glass it is complex and vinous, with plenty of fruit and freshness. The maceration and the share of red wine give it structure, and the reserve wines add depth. That makes it a rosé better suited to food than to simple aperitif duty. Serve it at 9 to 11 °C in a white wine glass with some volume. It goes with grilled meat and with desserts with red fruit.