# Rosé Extra Grand Cru (NV)

- **Producer:** Jean-Noël Haton
- **Colour:** rosé
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €40
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 6–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, redcurrant, orange zest, red cherry, mandarin, brioche, toasted bread, pastry, dried fruit, pine resin, cooked fruit

## About this wine

The Jean-Noël Haton Rosé Extra Grand Cru is a non-vintage sparkling rosé from the Champagne AOC in France. It is a blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir, with 5-7% of the wine vinified in oak barrels. The estate, Maison Jean-Noël Haton, is an independent, family-owned Champagne house founded in 1928, with a family history in Champagne grape growing dating back to 1610. Located in Damery in the Marne Valley, the family emphasizes traditional methodologies, respect for the land, and achieving excellence in their winemaking. The house manages a total of 110 hectares of vineyards.

## Interesting facts

- A portion of the blend is aged in oak barrels.
- The wine undergoes an extended aging of 6 years.
- The Haton family has been grape growers in Champagne since 1610.
- The estate is recognized as one of the top 30 Champagne producers by volume.

## Food pairing

The wine's fine Pinot Noir-grained texture and silky freshness balance richer dishes. Its red fruit notes complement desserts, while its acidity and subtle complexity can cut through the richness of shellfish and fried foods.

## Wine making process

The Jean-Noël Haton Rosé Extra Grand Cru is produced using the traditional method for Champagne. The blend consists of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir, with 5-7% of the wine undergoing vinification in oak barrels. Alcoholic fermentation typically takes place in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures. A significant aspect of this cuvée is its extended aging period of 6 years on lees, which contributes to its complexity. The estate employs sustainable farming practices, including the avoidance of herbicides and the use of cover crops, with some vineyards achieving HVE3 certification.