{"product_id":"r-pouillon-champagne-1er-cru-extra-brut-rose","title":"R. Pouillon Champagne 1er Cru Extra Brut Rosè","description":"\u003cp\u003eR. Pouillon Champagne 1er Cru Extra Brut Rosé is an intensely expressive grower rosé that captures Pinot Noir in its most vibrant, authentic form. Crafted from premier cru vineyards in the heart of Champagne, it offers vivid color, succulent fruit and a bone-dry finish that speaks clearly of place. This cuvée stands out as a deeply personal, characterful rosé—meant to be felt as much as tasted, with each sip building in complexity and emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this Extra Brut Rosé shows a striking, naturally deep hue—more intense than many pale rosés—hinting at its generous maceration on the Pinot Noir skins. The fine, persistent mousse lifts aromas of wild strawberries, crushed raspberries and red currants, intertwined with blood orange zest, rose petals, subtle spice and a chalky, mineral edge.\n\nOn the palate, it is at once juicy and precise: ripe red berry and pomegranate fruit are framed by bright, mouthwatering acidity and a firmly dry, saline finish. There’s a beautiful interplay between fruit richness and tension, with notes of pink grapefruit, red cherry, and a gentle bitter-orange twist adding complexity. The Extra Brut dosage keeps everything focused and gastronomic rather than sweet. Enjoy it now for its energy and generosity, or cellar it for 3–6 years to allow the Pinot Noir and autolytic notes to gain further depth and nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from premier cru vineyards in the Champagne region of France, this cuvée is rooted in chalky and limestone-rich soils that bring precision, minerality and finesse to Pinot Noir. Grapes are manually harvested at optimal ripeness to preserve both aromatic purity and structural freshness. The rosé color and intensity come from a controlled maceration of Pinot Noir (Pinot Nero) on its skins—rather than blending in still red wine—yielding deeper color and more pronounced fruit character. Fermentation typically takes place in a mix of stainless steel and neutral oak, with careful use of malolactic fermentation depending on the vintage, followed by extended aging on the lees in bottle. The Extra Brut dosage, kept very low, allows the terroir and the natural intensity of the fruit to remain front and center.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a serious food rosé Champagne, ideal with dishes that can match its structure and depth. Pair it with charcuterie, cured ham, duck rillettes, salmon sashimi, tuna tartare, grilled langoustines, or roasted poultry and game birds. It also works beautifully with earthy dishes such as beetroot salads, mushroom-based starters, and hard or semi-soft cheeses. Serve well-chilled but not icy, around 8–10°C (46–50°F), to let the aromatics fully open. A brief 15–20 minutes in a decanter or simply in the glass as it warms slightly can help reveal additional layers of fruit, spice and minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChampagne R. Pouillon is a respected grower-producer (RM) in the Champagne region, known for crafting characterful, terroir-driven wines from their own vineyards rather than relying on large-scale négociant sourcing. Founded in the mid-20th century and still family-run, the estate has steadily gained recognition for its thoughtful vineyard work, lower intervention in the cellar and precise expression of premier cru sites. Pouillon has become a favorite among Champagne enthusiasts looking for wines with individuality and authenticity, and their rosés in particular are celebrated for their depth of color, intensity of flavor and gastronomic, Extra Brut style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pouillon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255218196817,"sku":"XW-47494","price":93.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/r-pouillon-champagne-1er-cru-extra-brut-rose_47494_1_6d59f2d5-5795-45a5-8098-0aa053145b4f.webp?v=1783457482","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/r-pouillon-champagne-1er-cru-extra-brut-rose","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}