Soutiran Rose de Saignee Brut

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling Rose
Producer:
 
Soutiran
Label Name:
 
Rose de Saignee Brut
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne — Ambonnay (Montagne de Reims)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Soutiran official press: Rosé de Saignée Brut 93/100. ; James Suckling listed JS 91 (Watson’s listing). ; Producer and retailers note extended lees ageing and Grand Cru Pinot Noir base

Tasting Note
Deep salmon-to-garnet pink. Intense red-berry and cherry aromas with rhubarb, violet, rose petal, and subtle brioche. Velvety mousse, concentrated fruit, crisp acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast pork, duck breast with cherry sauce, creamy risotto, charcuterie, goat cheese tart. Asian: Peking duck, salmon sushi/sashimi, mildly spicy Thai or Sichuan dishes, tempura, Cantonese roasted meats.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle rosé de saignée: 100% Pinot Noir, short maceration (~3 days), fermented mainly in stainless steel (some cuvées see oak), extended lees ageing (~12 years) before disgorgement.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Maison based in Ambonnay (Grand Cru). Approximately 10–11 ha, third generation run by Valérie Soutiran and Patrick Renaux, concentrating on Pinot Noir and terroir expression.