Chandon Rose

Description

This fresh and juicy wine thats a gorgeous shade of pink completes the Chandon portfolio by offering an aromatic, dry Rose sparkling wine. Though its not sweet, the Chandon Rose, which is mostly Chardonnay with a kiss of Pinot Noir, offers the essence of summery fruits.VINEYARDS We source grapes from multiple cool-climate sites to maintain our French heritage by using traditional Champagne varieties, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, in its cuvees.VINTAGE CONDITIONS Chandon non-vintage sparkling wines are made with lots of wines from multiple vintages.VINIFICATION Grapes were gently pressed, fermented into wine, blended and bottled along with yeast and sugar to start the second fermentation that makes methode traditionnelle wines effervescent. After aging, the wine is clarified by riddling, which moves the yeast sediment to the neck of the bottle. The necks are frozen, and the yeast is expelled in a process called disgorgement. To balance the acidity before applying the cork, each bottle is topped off with a small amount of liqueur, sugar dissolved in reserve wine, also known as the dosage. The wine is then aged at least six additional months before release.TASTING NOTES In the glass, our Rose is a pretty pink with intense ripe strawberry, juicy watermelon, and fresh red cherry fruit aromas and flavors. On the palate, this wine is creamy and seductive with a defined structure from the Pinot Noir added in its final stages.FOOD PAIRING Rose is a wonderfully versatile style for pairing with food and this sparkler is no exception. The abundant fruit flavors in this refreshing wine make it a perfect partner for all seafood and especially grilled salmon and shellfish in paella or gumbo. Its fresh flavors also make it a tasty choice for a not-too sweet dessert.SERVING AND CELLARING We recommend serving our sparkling wine chilled. To do so quickly, fill a wine bucket with ice and water and then immerse the bottle for 20 to 30 minutes. Cellar in a cool place for up to one year. – Domaine Chandon