Philippe Fontaine Champagne Brut Rosé Rosé de Saignée
Blend: 50% Pinot Noir, 50% Pinot Meunier
Aging: 48 months “sur latte”

Markedly different from the oceans of light and fruity rosé Champagne out there, Grower Champagne producer Philippe Fontaine harnesses the powers of the Aube’s clay soils and the saignée method to deliver a powerful, deep auburn colored bubbly that’s cause for rethinking the possibilities of pink fizz. Similar in structure to the Rosé des Riceys for which the region is famous, its dusky, earthy red and black fruit carries an undercurrent of savory and even meaty flavors that fill out the round palate and give the drinker something to contemplate as well as heartily enjoy. Tight perlage lightens things up to an utterly balanced whole that helps to show off the wine’s stunning depth and complexity. Dying to be paired with a juicy bone-in strip steak or roasted game meats, but it’s still more than graceful enough to elevate smoked salmon, ripe Époisses, and your Thanksgiving turkey.