# Grande Réserve Brut Rosé (NV)

- **Producer:** Nicolas Feuillatte
- **Colour:** rosé
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir, Meunier, Chardonnay
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €32
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 7–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** redcurrant, raspberry, blueberry, strawberry, biscuit, bread, toast

## About this wine

Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte was established in 1976 following a partnership between Henri Macquart, founder of the Centre Vinicole de la Champagne, and entrepreneur Nicolas Feuillatte. Headquartered in Chouilly, the brand functions as a major cooperative representing over 5,000 member winegrowers across Champagne. Chief Winemaker Guillaume Roffiaen oversees production, drawing grapes from diverse sub-regions including the Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, Vallée de la Marne, and Côte de Bar. The estate focuses on sustainable viticulture with many growers certified under Haute Valeur Environnementale standards.

## Interesting facts

- Nicolas Feuillatte is the top-selling Champagne brand in France and ranks third globally.
- Crafted using rosé d'assemblage, blending up to 16% still red Champagne wine into the base blend.
- Aged on its lees for 2 to 3 years, far exceeding the legal minimum of 15 months for non-vintage Champagne.

## Food pairing

The crisp carbonation and bright structure of Brut Rosé Champagne cut through rich fats in charcuterie, duck, and oily fish like salmon. The light red fruit notes complement duck and pork while balancing fruit-based desserts, provided they are not overly sugary.

## Wine making process

Crafted via the traditional Rosé d'assemblage method, where up to 16% of still red wine made from Pinot Noir and Meunier is blended into the white base wine prior to secondary fermentation. The final blend comprises 45% Pinot Noir, 45% Meunier, and 10% Chardonnay. Secondary bottle fermentation takes place in the Chouilly cellars, where the wine matures on its lees for two to three years before disgorgement. The wine receives a Brut dosage of approximately 6 to 10 grams per liter.