COLOUR
Rosé
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Meunier, Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Champagne Le Gallais
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Le Gallais Le Poète Rosé is a Brut Champagne produced by Champagne Le Gallais, a family-run estate situated in Boursault within the Vallée de la Marne. The wine is a Rosé de Saignée, made from a blend of Pinot Noir (45%), Meunier (45%), and Chardonnay (10%). The Le Gallais family has been cultivating vineyards in the Clos du Château de Boursault since 1927, emphasizing sustainable viticulture practices. The estate is known for its wine tourism offerings, including guided tours and tastings.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate's vineyards are located within the historic Clos du Château de Boursault.
Fact 02
Le Gallais is a family-run estate with a history dating back to 1927.
Fact 03
The wine is a Rosé de Saignée, meaning it gets its color from a brief maceration of red grapes.
Fact 04
The winery offers wine tourism experiences, including cellar tours and tastings.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Le Gallais Le Poète Rosé is produced using the Rosé de Saignée method, where red grape skins (Pinot Noir and Meunier) are macerated to impart color and flavor before fermentation. The blend also includes Chardonnay. Primary fermentation likely occurs in stainless steel. The wine then undergoes a secondary fermentation in the bottle, followed by aging on its lees. This process is characteristic of traditional Champagne production, aiming to develop complexity and effervescence.
