# Grand Cru Rosé Brut

- **Producer:** Michel Cousinat
- **Colour:** rosé
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €35
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 5–7 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** redcurrant, lemon, raspberry, strawberry, grapefruit, bread, brioche, pastry, biscuit

## About this wine

Michel Cousinat Grand Cru Rosé Brut is a rare Champagne produced by a small, fifth-generation family estate with vineyards in the Grand Cru village of Cramant. The winery's annual production is exceptionally limited, with only a few hundred bottles made each year. This rosé's identity is deeply connected to its origin in Cramant, a village celebrated for its high-quality Chardonnay.

## Interesting facts

- One of Champagne's smallest Grand Cru growers.
- Annual production is limited to just a few hundred bottles.
- Vineyards are exclusively located in the Grand Cru village of Cramant.
- Fifth-generation family winemaking legacy.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity and subtle raspberry notes complement the richness of seafood and poultry, while its dry profile cuts through fatty elements. The effervescence enhances the texture of creamy sauces and the crispness of charcuterie.

## Wine making process

Michel Cousinat Grand Cru Rosé Brut is produced using the traditional Champagne method. The base wine, with Chardonnay from Cramant as its primary component and a smaller addition of Pinot Noir, undergoes primary fermentation. Secondary fermentation in the bottle creates the characteristic bubbles. The wine is then aged on its lees for over four years, a process that contributes to its complexity and texture. Dosage is applied to achieve the Brut style.