Henriot Brut Rose

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling Rose
Producer:
 
Henriot
Label Name:
 
Brut Rose
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Montagne de Reims & Côte des Blancs)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir 50%, Chardonnay 40%, Pinot Meunier 10%
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Scores include Decanter 95, Vinous ~92, Wine Spectator ~92, Wine Enthusiast ~91–92; Decanter World Wine Awards Gold (2018)

Tasting Note
Pale-copper pink; lively red-berry (raspberry, strawberry) and citrus (pink grapefruit) aromas with chalky minerality, brioche notes and a long, fresh, slightly balsamic finish.

Food Pairing
Seared or smoked salmon, lobster, roast chicken, raspberry millefeuille; sushi/sashimi, Peking duck, dim sum, light Thai and Vietnamese salads.

Production Method
Traditional method (méthode traditionnelle) with ~8–10% still red Pinot Noir, 20–40% reserve wines, minimum ~3 years on lees; dosage ~7–9 g/L.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Maison Henriot, founded 1808 in Reims; sources Grand & Premier Cru sites across Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs; independent, long ageing and extensive reserve-wine library.