# Veuve du Vernay Brut Rosé (NV)

- **Producer:** Patriarche
- **Colour:** rosé
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cinsault, Grenache
- **Region:** Vin de France, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 11.5%
- **Average price:** €11
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 6–8 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, strawberry, redcurrant, cherry, cream, butter

## About this wine

Veuve du Vernay is a historic French sparkling wine brand produced by the House of Patriarche, based in Beaune, Burgundy. Established in the 1960s by Robert Charmat, the brand was created as a tribute to his father, Eugène Charmat, the visionary scientist who patented the Charmat method of secondary fermentation in 1907. The name 'Veuve' (widow) honors a widow from Vernay who supported Eugène during his early research. Today, the brand is celebrated globally for embodying a chic, Parisian lifestyle, offering elegant and accessible sparkling wines that bring French sophistication to everyday occasions.

## Interesting facts

- Named in honor of a widow from Vernay who supported Eugène Charmat during his early sparkling wine research.
- The brand's roots trace back to Eugène Charmat, who patented the Charmat method of secondary fermentation in 1907.
- It is recognized as the number one French sparkling wine brand sold in the United States under twenty dollars.

## Food pairing

This sparkling rosé shines with its vibrant acidity and fresh red fruit profile. The high acidity cuts through the richness of charcuterie and creamy desserts, while the delicate bubbles cleanse the palate. Its dry yet fruit-forward nature makes it highly versatile, balancing both light savory seafood dishes and fruit-centric desserts without clashing.

## Wine making process

This sparkling rosé is crafted using the Charmat method, where secondary fermentation takes place in pressurized stainless steel tanks to naturally trap carbon dioxide and produce fine, persistent bubbles. The grapes—primarily Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Cinsault—are sourced from premium vineyards across France to ensure a consistent and balanced style. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging on the lees (sur lie) in tanks, a process that enhances its texture, imparting a creamy mouthfeel and integrating the fresh fruit characteristics before bottling.