Beaumont Crayeres Grand Rose NV

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Beaumont Crayeres
Label Name:
 
Grand Rose NV
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Mardeuil / Épernay)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Andreas Larsson tasting: 89/100; featured/listed by Gilbert & Gaillard and specialist retailers

Tasting Note
Raspberry-salmon colour; fresh nose of citrus, raspberry, redcurrant and wild strawberry. Fine mousse, fresh and elegant palate with red-fruit and almond notes, creamy texture and a long, fresh finish.

Food Pairing
Beef tartare, scallop carpaccio, smoked salmon, salmon en papillote; sushi/sashimi, tempura, Thai prawn salad, lightly spiced Korean dishes.

Production Method
Traditional method (méthode champenoise). Blend includes ~10% still red wine; stainless-vat vinification, bottle fermentation, minimum 3 years on lees; dosage ~8 g/L.

Vineyard Info
Champagne Beaumont des Crayères, founded by local growers in 1955 in Mardeuil (Épernay area); approx. 80–90 ha estate focused on Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.