Rosé

This rosé from Leclerc Briant takes an unusual route: 95% Chardonnay meets 5% Pinot Noir, which is vinified like a red wine and aged in barrel. The colour is an intense, pale pink with salmon highlights. Despite this delicacy, the wine shows structure and a vinous side.

The bouquet recalls wild strawberries, blackcurrants and lemon, with a touch of liquorice. On the palate it is creamy, moving between briny, iodine-like freshness and the density of ripe fruit. The finish is generous and salty. It works well as an aperitif, and equally with thinly sliced aged Parma ham, grilled red mullet in olive oil or braised sweetbreads. We recommend 8 to 10 °C and a white wine glass with a little belly.