Champagne Rosé Brut Francis Orban
The Champagne Brut Rosè by Francis Orban is an expression of the territory of the Marne Valley made from pure Pinot Meunier grapes. It expresses floral and citrus notes of grapefruit on the nose with a light background of dried fruit, while at the mouthfeel it is fresh and subtle, of excellent elegance and with an enveloping perlage that closes on a sapid and persistent aromatic finish.
The Rosé Brut from the Francis Orban winery is a silky, enveloping, and highly charming Champagne produced in the small village of Leuvrigny, on the right bank of the Marne River, in the Champagne region of France. This label is made from pure Pinot Meunier grapes, which are blended to form the cuvée by combining 50% of the base wine vinified in white from the latest vintage with another 50% of reserve wine from previous vintages, 14% of which is vinified in red to give the desired rosé color. The vineyards, facing south and located on clay-limestone soils, benefit from excellent temperature variation and an ideal microclimate that allows the varietal to express its full potential in this area. The winery is a family-run business, owning about 8 hectares of vineyards, managed with great care and attention to the land.
The Brut Rosé from Francis Orban is a non-vintage Champagne, with grapes that are hand-harvested and carefully selected around September. The clusters are then directly pressed using a vertical press, and undergo alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel containers to obtain the base wine of the vintage. At the end of the alcoholic fermentation, the blend is made between the base wine of the latest vintage, the reserve wine, and a portion of the reserve red wine that adds color and structure. Then, the liqueur de tirage is added, and the wine is left to rest in the bottle on its own lees for about 24 months. Afterward, disgorgement is performed, and the liqueur d'expedition is added until the desired sugar level is reached, as per the brut category.
The Rosé Brut Champagne from the Francis Orban winery presents a bright pale pink color, with a very fine and persistent perlage. On the nose, there are intense aromas of red berries, including currant, raspberry, and wild strawberry, citrus notes, and fresh white flowers, with hints of dried fruit and mineral details. On the palate, it is juicy, delicate, and fine, with great freshness and persistence, with a fruity return reminiscent of bitter orange at the end of the sip. An expression of great character and uncompromising quality that will delight sparkling wine enthusiasts. Perfect to enjoy during an aperitif or to accompany dishes based on fish, shellfish, and seafood, it is a Champagne suitable for multiple occasions, thanks to its versatility and decisive character.