Figuiere Atmosphere Rose Extra Brut 2017

Rosé wines from Provence come in a variety of styles. Versatile warm weather wines, with or without food. These wines are pretty in pink color with lively acidity, creamy mouthfeel. The region produces 75% rosé wines for good reason. It has warm temperatures to ripen the grapes, cooling influences from the mediterranean and altitude of the hilly sub regions that help retain the acidity and freshness. The wines are have fresh vivid flavors and crisp acidity.

Figuiere Atmosphère Rose Extra Brut 2017 Méthode Traditionnelle

Cotes de Provence, France

An Organicly farmed 210 acre estate located 250m from the Mediterranean seaside.

Made in the traditional method (think Champagne, Trentodoc or Cava as examples), first fermentation in stainless steel tanks followed by second fermentation in bottle, 9 months of lees ageing.

Style: Extra Brut (5g/L)

Blend: 50% Grenache, 50% Cinsault

Pours into the glass a pale salmon pink color.

Swirl and find aromas of ripe red berries, freshly picked peaches, citrus and minerals tickle your nose.

Sip and the flavors are fruity and lean - strawberry, cherry, raspberry, peach, lemon, grapefruit, a salty minerality mixed with light toast. The vibrant acidity and the light bubbles are all very pleasant.

Pair with smoked salmon crostini, freshly shucked oysters, cherry tomato and bocconcini salad, fried calamari.