Rosé Sauvage Ice Jacket

The Rosé Sauvage from Piper-Heidsieck puts the emphasis on colour and structure: 50 to 55% Pinot Noir, of which 20 to 25% is vinified as red wine, plus 30 to 35% Meunier and 15 to 20% Chardonnay. Between 10 and 20% of the cuvée is reserve wine. The result is a rosé with drive and character, one that is better suited to the table than to the aperitif alone.

In the mouth, lush red fruit dominates, and the finish carries spicy notes and real power. Serve it at 8 to 10 °C in a white wine glass that gives the wine room for its fruit. It goes with an aperitif, light summer dishes and red meat. The bottle comes in a reusable insulated box that keeps it cool for about two hours. That makes it a practical gift that can be unwrapped right at the table.