# Rosé Brut (NV)

- **Producer:** Émile Leclère
- **Colour:** rosé
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €38
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–9 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** rose, red cherry, raspberry, butter, pastry, biscuit

## About this wine

Émile Leclère Rosé Brut is a Non-Vintage sparkling rosé from the Champagne AOC, produced by the fifth-generation family estate Émile Leclère. The blend is primarily composed of 80% Pinot Meunier and 20% Pinot Noir, with the latter including a small proportion of still red wine. The estate manages 12 hectares of vineyards in the Vallée de la Marne, a region known for its Pinot Meunier cultivation.

## Interesting facts

- Dominant grape is Pinot Meunier, often overlooked in Champagne.
- Family legacy in Champagne dates back to 1832.
- A small percentage of still red wine gives it its rosé hue.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and pleasant acidity make it versatile. Its fruit-forward character complements lighter proteins and seafood, while its subtle sweetness can balance richer dishes or stand up to desserts. The touch of red fruit notes can echo fruit-based sauces or accompaniments.

## Wine making process

The Émile Leclère Rosé Brut is produced using traditional Champagne winemaking methods. The primary fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks. To achieve its rosé color and red fruit notes, a small percentage (6-7%) of still red Pinot Noir wine is blended into the cuvée. The wine is then aged for 30 months on its lees before disgorgement and a dosage of 8 g/l.