COLOUR
Rosé
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cinsault, Grenache
PRODUCER
Patriarche
REGION
Vin de France
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
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.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
€11
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
6-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named in honor of a widow from Vernay who supported Eugène Charmat during his early sparkling wine research.
Fact 02
The brand's roots trace back to Eugène Charmat, who patented the Charmat method of secondary fermentation in 1907.
Fact 03
It is recognized as the number one French sparkling wine brand sold in the United States under twenty dollars.
FOOD PAIRING
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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.
