Patriarche Cremant de Bourgogne Brut Rose
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Patriarche sources crémant grapes in all Bourgogne appellation area, in the Departments of Yonne, Côte d’Or and Saône et Loire. The winegrowers scrupulously respect the specifications defined by the winemakers. A unique way to guarantee an unwavering quality of the Crémant de Bourgogne.
Pinot Noir brings structure and body, while Gamay contributes lightness and a lovely pink color, offering numerous fine bubbles and a persisting mousse. Fresh, fruity and very pleasant, this wine shows red fruits scents combined with aromas of peach and apricot. Well-balanced, combining pleasant freshness, a huge fruitiness and suppleness. Perfect as an aperitif or with desserts (crumbles, hot tarts). Best served between 6°C to 8°C. (43°F to 47°F).
Blend: 85% Pinot Noir, 15% Gamay
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The Patriache Père & Fils Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Rosé offers excellent intensity. TASTING NOTES: This wine shines with aromas and flavors of fragrant apples and light chalkiness. Serve it with an unagi and avocado roll. (Tasted: May 8, 2022, San Francisco, CA)
With over 240 years of experience, Patriarche is one of the oldest established Negociant-Eleveurs in Burgundy. A rich historic heritage symbolized by its cellars and vaulted galleries that stretch beneath Beaune.
Since 1780, Patriarche has been the key ambassador for not only the prestigious reputation of Burgundy terroir but also the guardian of its vast wealth of vintages. As négociant-éleveur, Patriarche’s scope of action is large: it starts with the supervision of the plots and selecting grapes and continues by vinifying and maturing the wines. It is during the ageing process that the wines develop their substance and structure, creating their true potential. Each of these stages give the style, identity and signature of the great house of Patriarche, which today houses 3 million bottles in its cellars.
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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.
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