Regi Grand Cru Rose

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Regi
Label Name:
 
Grand Cru Rose
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne - Montagne de Reims (Ambonnay, Bouzy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
trade tasting notes (Dawn Davies MW) praise red-fruit and brioche character. Vivino listings for Regi Brut wines show ~4. 1/5 average from user ratings

Tasting Note
Delicate salmon hue. Bright red-berry and raspberry aromas with fresh cherry and brioche. Palate shows citrus and pink grapefruit, tart red fruit, saline minerality and a herbal lift; lively acidity and a medium-bodied, long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, smoked salmon, roasted chicken, creamy seafood pasta, charcuterie. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, light Thai salads, Vietnamese spring rolls, grilled yakitori.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle; NV cuvée blending Pinot Noir (including red vinified/saignée) and Chardonnay from Grand Cru plots; extended lees ageing (~5 years) before disgorgement.

Vineyard Info
Created by Christophe Regi, a former sommelier; sources fruit from Ambonnay and Bouzy Grand Cru sites; small-scale grower-producer focused on fruit-driven, food-friendly Champagnes.