Le Brun De Neuville Cote Rosee

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Le Brun De Neuville
Label Name:
 
Cote Rosee
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côte de Sézanne, Champagne
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay 41%, Pinot Noir 39% (plus ~20% vin rouge Pinot Noir)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Lobenberg 93+/100; James Suckling 92/100; Bettane & Desseauve (Prix Plaisir) / Concours Général Agricole de Paris – gold medal reported by retailers and press

Tasting Note
Delicate rosé with bright red-berry and citrus aromas, brioche/toast notes, creamy mousse, lively acidity and a mineral backbone. Fresh red fruit persists with an elegant, slightly toasty finish.

Food Pairing
Western: smoked salmon, shellfish, fresh goat cheeses, roast chicken, veal, duck and berry desserts. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, Thai prawn salad, Vietnamese spring rolls, Peking duck.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle (Champagne). Blend of base and reserve wines (base 2021 + ~37% reserves). Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel and oak, partial malolactic; aged on lees (~24–36 months). Dosage Brut ~7 g/L.

Vineyard Info
Le Brun de Neuville, founded 1963, family-focused house in the Côte de Sézanne; works with ~45‑year‑old vines on chalk and clay soils, emphasizing expressive Chardonnay-driven Champagne.