Laherte Freres Rose de Saignee 'Les Beaudiers' Extra Brut Champagne, France [2018] Tenuta Grillo Grown on a stoney Jurassic

Grown on a stoney Jurassic plateau of flint with gravel and some clay

This traditionally made sparkling wine blends Alsatian varieties—primarily Pinot Blanc and Auxerrois with a touch of Chardonnay (and a small share of Pinot Noir in some lots)—all hand-harvested and pressed gently for purity

All these additional blending options from all these great sites prove in 2018 that sometimes more is more

Napa County

Site: Meaño

Laherte Freres Rose de Saignee 'Les Beaudiers' Extra Brut Champagne, France [2018] Tenuta Grillo Grown on a stoney JurassicOld vines (planted in 1953, 1958 and 1965) in the low yielding parcel of Les Baudiers planted to Meunier, but the occasional Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Fromonteau vines are found in the vineyard as well. Extremely careful, meticulous work is done in the vineyard to obtain the healthiest grapes. Destemming and maceration of 12 16 hours, primary fermentation in barrel, no malo, aged minimum of 4 years, dosed at 0 5 gr l depending on the vintage.