Fleury Brut Rosé Champagne

SKU #995473

The Fleury rosé is made entirely of pinot noir from Courteron, in the southern part of Champagne. Locals proudly say that their town is closer to Chablis than Reims, and the style of wine owes as much to Burgundy as the stylish bottle does to the grand marques of Champagne. The vineyards, which are all owned by Fleury, are farmed 100% biodynamically, the strictest form of organic viticulture. The base wine is entirely from the 2004 vintage. This Champagne, composed of 100% pinot noir, is made by maceration, with all of the skins in contact with all of the juice. Most rosés made in this style are very big, but this one is the exception; it is very elegant. Mr. Fleury contends that his organic methods allow him to get great skins, and thus a very clean rosé as a result. Anyone who loves the pink stuff must try this at least once. In the glass it has a wonderful, fresh pinot noir nose of strawberry fruit and forest air intrigue. On the palate it has a great small bubble texture with magnificent depth and terroir. (Gary Westby, K&L Champagne Buyer)

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By: Anne Pickett |  K&L Staff Member  |  Review Date: 3/4/2009  | Send Email
For those of you who know me best, it’s no surprise that I am writing up a wine that is pink! The Fleury Rosé is no cutsey little wine, however. This is a serious wine for both lovers of Champagne and lovers of Pinot Noir. Gary has given you all the nitty gritty details of the winemaking in the above description…me…I’m all about the taste. I love the fresh strawberry notes to the aroma, the richness on the palate and the long crisp finish. From the look in the glass to the concentrated flavors on the palate, this rosé Champagne shows that it came from great Pinot Noir grapes first. Enjoy the Fleury Rosé with a meal…something like tuna sashimi or maybe grilled salmon.

By: Alexandre Brisoux |  K&L Staff Member  |  Review Date: 2/17/2009  | Send Email
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Great rose! Nice, fresh, elegant, strawberry on the palate. Very small bubbles, great texture. The most elegant 100% Pinot Noir rose Champagne I've ever had. Loved it on Valentine's with my wife.
Top Value! Drink from 2009 to 2012

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Varietal:

Pinot Noir

- The Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in the cooler climate of Burgundy, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne that is used in all of the Côte d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Germany, the U.S., Australia, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success. Here is a list of our bestselling Pinot Noir.
Country:

France

- When it comes to wine, France stands alone. No other country can beat it in terms of quality and diversity. And while many of its Region, Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne most obviously, produce wine as rare, as sought-after and nearly as expensive as gold, there are just as many obscurities and values to be had from little known appellations throughout the country. To learn everything there is to know about French wine would take a lifetime. To understand and appreciate French wine, one only has to begin tasting them. Click for a list of bestselling items from all of France.
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Champagne

- The French region of Champagne (comprised of the towns of Rheims, Epernay, and Ay) was the first region in the world to make sparkling wine in any quantity. Today, the name of the region is synonymous with the finest of all sparkling wines, and winemaking traditions of Champagne have become role models for sparkling wine producers, worldwide. Surprisingly, the region of Champagne is now responsible for only one bottle in 12 of all sparkling wine produced. Styles of champagne range from the basic brut (often blends of several vintages), single vintage champagnes, and rose. View our bestselling Champagne.
Alcohol Content (%): 12.5