# Lamiable Brut Rosé Grand Cru (NV)

- **Producer:** Lamiable
- **Colour:** rosé
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €43
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Aromas & flavours:** grapefruit, raspberry, lemon, redcurrant, red cherry, strawberry, brioche, biscuit, pastry

## About this wine

Lamiable Brut Rosé Grand Cru is a distinguished rosé sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France. Produced by the family-run Lamiable domaine, now in its third generation under Ophelie, the wine is recognized for its elegance and unique character. The estate is situated in Tours-sur-Marne, a Grand Cru town within the Montagne de Reims. The vineyards are planted with a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. This rosé is made using the classic method, incorporating 10-12% red wine derived from Pinot Noir, contributing to its distinctive profile.

## Interesting facts

- Lamiable is featured in Peter Liem's renowned book 'Champagne'.
- The rosé is crafted with 10-12% red wine from Pinot Noir.
- The estate's vineyards are planted with 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity and red berry notes complement the richness of seafood and poultry, while its subtle fruitiness can echo fruit-based sauces or desserts. The effervescence helps to cleanse the palate, making it versatile for a range of dishes.

## Wine making process

Lamiable Brut Rosé Grand Cru is produced using the traditional method of Champagne winemaking. The base wine is created from a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. To achieve the rosé color and characteristic red fruit notes, 10-12% red wine, made from Pinot Noir, is added during the blending process. Following the primary fermentation, a secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle, creating the wine's effervescence. The dosage, the addition of sugar and wine before final corking, is set at 8 grams per liter, classifying the wine as Brut (dry). Some aging in barrels, potentially from Burgundy, may be employed for certain cuvées, contributing to the wine's complexity.