Gratien & Meyer Cremant de Loire Brut Rose

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Very fine salmon-pink color and fine beading. The nose offers subtle aromas of raspberry and strawberry with a hint of redcurrant. Fresh and smooth in the mouth, with an excellent sense of balance and a base of red berries including raspberry and blackcurrant.

This Crémant de Loire Rosé will reveal all its charms as an aperitif or with fish or white meat, and it is particularly good with desserts.

Blend: 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Chenin Blanc

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  • 93
    Clear-cut aromas of biscuit, rose, red berry, and citrus set the tone for the sleek palate in this blend of 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Chenin Blanc, marked by zippy acidity along with fresh notes of red apple, yellow peach, and dried herbs before a long, tingling, chalk-edged finish.
  • 90
    Salmon in color, this wine has a nose of red-cherry skin, bruised red-apple slice, orange citrus and dried white blossom. On the palate, this Crémant rosé is supple in texture with mature acidity that is comfortable riding below the fruit structure. This is a delightful sparkling wine that could be served with all courses of a meal including dessert.
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In 1864, Alfred Gratien built his cellars on the Saumur hillside, in the ancient tu eau tunnels. Originally a mining site, these stone quarries were used to build the region’s various monuments including the Château de Saumur. The quarries had been abandoned for several years when Alfred Gratien purchased the estate and became the owner of 50 acres of vines and 3 miles of tunnels. It was then that he began the production of sparkling wines in Saumur. After establishing a second House in Epernay that same year, he also began producing champagne.

Sometime later, he met Jean-Albert Meyer, who was a winemaker’s son from the region of Alsace. The partnership between these two extremely passionate men helped the company grow exponentially, making the work of Alfred Gratien more sustainable. In 1884, Mr. Gratien started to work on the château Gratien, but died before its completion in 1885, leaving Jean-Albert Meyer as the General Manager of the cellars. Under the direction of Mr. Meyer, the business was prospering so well that, in 1886, Mrs. Gratien decided to make him her business partner and the name of the cellars was changed to Gratien & Meyer.

Over the next 120 years, the winery was managed by the Meyer family, passed down from one generation to the next. In early 2000, the family, wishing to further advance Gratien & Meyer, sold the winery to the German firm Henkell & Co. Today, Gratien & Meyer cellars, proud of their 150 years of tradition, are resolutely focused on the future. The handover breathed new life into the company through modernization and investment in new constructions, including the renovation of the facade of château Gratien and its grounds, the installation of new production equipment and the creation of a reception area called the “Balcon Sur Loire”.

With a view of the sunny Loire Valley as its backdrop, the Gratien & Meyer maison is a majestic sight. Gratien & Meyer’s Saumur vineyard brings together 3700 acres, spread over 93 communes, that run along the south of Saumur. Dominated by Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc, the vineyard is primarily known for producing white wines. Though not native to the land, the origin of the Cabernet Franc grape dates back to 990, when it was first imported from Bordeaux by Brenton sailors

The Loire plays a key role and gives the region the famous “Anjou sweetness”, lauded by the poets Ronsard and du Bellay. Surrounded by exceptional land comprised of several Controlled Designations of Origin, the Crémant de Loire designation is made up of primarily Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc covering a large part of the Loire valley.

At Gratien & Meyer, modern technologies are used only to improve traditional methods. From bottling to packaging and aging in the cellars, all stages of production happen right on site in the hillside of Saumur.

Gratien & Meyer exclusively hand harvests their grapes of the Crémant de Loire and ages the wines for a minimum of 12 months, going beyond the legal requirements, in order to allow their aromas to fully develop. This results in crémants of incomparable aromas and quality.

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What are the different types of sparkling rosé wine?

Rosé sparkling wines like Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, and others make a fun and festive alternative to regular bubbles—but don’t snub these as not as important as their clear counterparts. Rosé Champagnes (i.e., those coming from the Champagne region of France) are made in the same basic way as regular Champagne, from the same grapes and the same region. Most other regions where sparkling wine is produced, and where red grape varieties also grow, also make a rosé version.

How is sparkling rosé wine made?

There are two main methods to make rosé sparkling wine. Typically, either white wine is blended with red wine to make a rosé base wine, or only red grapes are used but spend a short period of time on their skins (maceration) to make rosé colored juice before pressing and fermentation. In either case the base wine goes through a second fermentation (the one that makes the bubbles) through any of the various sparkling wine making methods.

What gives rosé Champagne and sparkling wine their color and bubbles?

The bubbles in sparkling wine are formed when the base wine undergoes a secondary fermentation, which traps carbon dioxide inside the bottle or fermentation vessel. During this stage, the yeast cells can absorb some of the wine’s color but for the most part, the pink hue remains.

How do you serve rosé sparkling wine?

Treat rosé sparkling wine as you would treat any Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, and other sparkling wine of comparable quality. For storing in any long-term sense, these should be kept at cellar temperature, about 55F. For serving, cool to about 40F to 50F. As for drinking, the best glasses have a stem and a flute or tulip shape to allow the bead (bubbles) and beautiful rosé hue to show.

How long do rosé Champagne and sparkling wine last?

Most rosé versions of Prosecco, Champagne, Cava or others around the “$20 and under” price point are intended for early consumption. Those made using the traditional method with extended cellar time before release (e.g., Champagne or Crémant) can typically improve with age. If you are unsure, definitely consult a wine professional for guidance.

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Praised for its stately Renaissance-era chateaux, the picturesque Loire valley produces pleasant wines of just about every style. Just south of Paris, the appellation lies along the river of the same name and stretches from the Atlantic coast to the center of France.

The Loire can be divided into three main growing areas, from west to east: the Lower Loire, Middle Loire, and Upper/Central Loire. The Pay Nantais region of the Lower Loire—farthest west and closest to the Atlantic—has a maritime climate and focuses on the Melon de Bourgogne variety, which makes refreshing, crisp, aromatic whites.

The Middle Loire contains Anjou, Saumur and Touraine. In Anjou, Chenin Blanc produces some of, if not the most, outstanding dry and sweet wines with a sleek, mineral edge and characteristics of crisp apple, pear and honeysuckle. Cabernet Franc dominates red and rosé production here, supported often by Grolleau and Cabernet Sauvignon. Sparkling Crémant de Loire is a specialty of Saumur. Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc are common in Touraine as well, along with Sauvignon Blanc, Gamay and Malbec (known locally as Côt).

The Upper Loire, with a warm, continental climate, is Sauvignon Blanc country, home to the world-renowned appellations of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé. Pinot Noir and Gamay produce bright, easy-drinking red wines here.

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