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Skurnik
The Wine
A Grower-Producer (RM) rosé Champagne from Premier Cru vineyards. This is a blend of Pinot and Chardonnay (75%/25%), pressed together and left on the skins for almost a day. The wine saw no malolactic fermentation to preserve crispness, and dosage was just 4.5 g/L (Extra Brut).
There are two ways to create a Rose Champagne - the Saignee Method and the blending method. Saignee is the process used to make still rose wines - very brief contact with the skins of red grapes lend a pinkish color, depending on the amount of time on the skins. The blending method simply adds some red still wine to the Champagne before the secondary fermentation in bottle. The Saignee method generally results in Champagnes that make a bolder flavor statement.
The wine is deep, creamy, mineral-driven, and textured. Strawberry, citrus, creamy brioche and chalk are supported with a fine and persistent mousse.
Pairings: Charcuterie, seafood, aged cheeses and salads.
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