# Crémant Rosé Brut (NV)

- **Producer:** Bayle-Carreau
- **Colour:** rosé
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Merlot, Cabernet Franc
- **Region:** Bordeaux, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €10
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 6–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, strawberry, raspberry, brioche, pastry, biscuit

## About this wine

The Bayle-Carreau Crémant de Bordeaux Rosé Brut is a non-vintage sparkling rosé wine from Bordeaux, France. It is primarily made from Merlot (80%) and Cabernet Franc (20%). The wine was created to commemorate the beginning of a new century and has been well-received by customers for various occasions. Vignobles Bayle-Carreau, the producer, is a family estate with a seven-generation winemaking legacy, located in the Côtes de Bourg and Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux appellations. They are recognized for their commitment to biodiversity and reasoned cultivation. The wine is noted for its freshness and variety of fruit aromas, contributing to its balanced and full-bodied profile.

## Interesting facts

- Created to celebrate the start of a new century.
- Awarded 2 stars and a 'coup de cœur' by the Guide Hachette des Vins.
- Produced by a family estate with 7 generations of winemaking history.
- Vineyard for this rosé spans 1 hectare.

## Food pairing

The wine's crisp acidity and subtle fruit notes complement lighter proteins and cut through richness. Its effervescence refreshes the palate, making it versatile for both savory appetizers and sweet desserts.

## Wine making process

This Crémant de Bordeaux Rosé Brut is produced using the traditional method, also known as 'méthode champenoise'. Following primary fermentation, the wine undergoes a secondary fermentation in the bottle, which creates its characteristic bubbles. It is then aged horizontally on laths for at least 12 months. The grapes, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, are sourced from a 1-hectare vineyard. The producer, Vignobles Bayle-Carreau, holds Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) and Terra Vitis certifications, indicating a commitment to sustainable viticulture and environmental practices.