New Release
Brut Rosé 2020
New Release
Our 2020 Brut Rosé is a blend of 81% Pinot Noir, 10% Pinot Meunier, and 9% Chardonnay. The grapes are hand harvested and lightly pressed. Secondary fermentation took place in bottle for a minimum of 24 months in our historic underground cellar.
Seductive and shimmering, the light rosé color pulls you into its lively fruitiness. Strawberries, dark cherries and earth circled by mouthwatering shale minerality completes this sunny and sophisticated wine.
Perfect for celebrations and special occasions. Pair with oysters, lobster, smoked salmon, fried foods, egg dishes, sushi, popcorn, or seafood-based Chinese dishes.
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Seductive and shimmering, the light rosé color pulls you into its lively fruitiness. Strawberries, dark cherries and earth circled by mouthwatering shale minerality completes this sunny and sophisticated wine.
Perfect for celebrations and special occasions. Pair with oysters, lobster, smoked salmon, fried foods, egg dishes, sushi, popcorn, or seafood-based Chinese dishes.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
ACID
7.6 g/L
Varietal
Sparkling
PH
3.16
Residual sugar
8 g/L
AGING
Méthode Champenoise. 30 Months Minimum.
Alcohol %
12
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TASTING NOTES
Seductive and shimmering, the light rosé color pulls you into its lively fruitiness. Strawberries, dark cherries and earth circled by mouthwatering shale minerality completes this sunny and sophisticated wine.
VINEYARD NOTES
The grapes for our sparkling wines are located on separate plots on our Keuka Estate vineyards. These vineyards were planted by Willy Frank in the late 1970s with the sole purpose of producing sparkling wines.
WINEMAKER NOTES
The grapes were hand-picked into small 40kg crates with careful bunch selection in the vineyard. The whole cluster grapes were immediately pressed. From harvest to pressing, extreme care is used in handling the grapes to avoid any excessive crushing or bruising. The base wine was bottled the following Spring after harvest.
Secondary fermentation took place in bottle as per the traditional Méthode Champenoise. The wine was left in bottle with the lees for a minimum of 24 months in the underground cellar at Chateau Frank. Each bottle is individually disgorged, corked, crowned, and labeled by hand. The month of disgorgement is listed on the back of each bottle.
VARIETY
81% Pinot Noir, 10% Pinot Meunier, 9% Chardonnay.
VINIFICATION
Whole Cluster Direct Pressed.
VESSEL
Stainless Steel. Temperature Controlled.
FERMENTATION
Only Cuvée Press Used.
ÉLEVAGE
Méthode Champenoise. 24 Months Minimum.
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