Robert Allait: Rosé de Saignée

Robert Allait: Rosé de Saignée

The Cuvée

Robert Allait | Rosé

Not: What am I cooking, and which champagne pairs with it? But rather: Which champagne is waiting in the cellar, and what could pair with it? Some Rosé de Saignée were lying there well-chilled. Powerful, intense, structured, but not necessarily all-rounders. And from this exact situation came this combination: A light carpaccio of red beets, thinly sliced, with goat cheese, chopped walnuts, a few drops of Crema di Balsamico and the finest olive oil from ... as the highlight: a spoonful of Miel du Vignoble from Robert Allait. Simple dish but a magnificent pairing., Rosé de Saignée, Éclat de Meunier - Grape variety: 100% Meunier

  • Vinification: 15 hours skin contact, no malolactic fermentation
  • Aging: Temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, aging on the lees
  • Dosage: 8 g/l, Brut
  • Color: Pale ruby red, brilliant
  • Nose: Cherry, blackcurrant, wild strawberry, honey, licorice
  • Palate: Fresh, clear, with fine fruit sweetness and long, red fruit finish - Served: In Wine Wings glass, for maximum aromatic surface and texture emphasis Honey as part of the terroir The small jar of "Miel du Vignoble" came as a surprise with my last delivery from Robert Allait, a gift from the winery, but also a statement: Biodiversity is not marketing, but lived vineyard work. Why honey in viticulture? Winegrowers who focus on biodiversity deliberately keep beehives in and around their vineyards, not only for pollination, but to strengthen ecological balance. Bees indicate how healthy a terroir really is: No pesticides, no monoculture, no exploitation. The honey is thus more than a byproduct, it is part of the overall concept. Conclusion: Not much. But exactly right. And a glass that shows how expressive Meunier can be in rosé, if you let it. éDeSaignée ätImWeinberg

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What was on the plate? Crispy toasted white bread Grilled, pickled peppers Honeydew melon Olives ️ Stuffed pepperoni Smoked salmon Pickles Salami Air-dried ham

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My Tastings

Tasting #01
Robert Allait: Rosé de Saignée: Éclat de Meunier

The Sublimis 2021 from Robert Allait surprises me anew every time. I've had it solo, with sushi, with Indian food, and this time with a small cheese plate. And honestly: never been disappointed.

Sure, it brings serious drive on the citrus line, typical Allait. But that's exactly where its charm lies: Depending on what you pair it with, the tone in the glass changes. Not in its structure, but in its effect.

Tasting #02
Robert Allait: Rosé de Saignée: Éclat de Meunier

Pumpkin soup, refined with a few drops of pumpkin seed oil and topped with toasted cubes from a pumpkin seed roll. The full pumpkin seed experience.

In the glass alongside it, the Rosé de Saignée from Robert Allait. Fruit and freshness meet creaminess and sweetness, creating a pairing that immediately feels harmonious.

Tasting #03
Robert Allait: Rosé de Saignée: Éclat de Meunier

Not: What am I cooking, and which champagne pairs with it? But rather: Which champagne is waiting in the cellar, and what might go with it?

A few Rosé de Saignée bottles were sitting there well-chilled. Powerful, intense, structured, but not exactly all-rounders.

Details

Producer Robert Allait
Cuvée Rosé de Saignée
Category Rosé
Grape varieties Pinot Meunier
Terroir ,
Style Brut, Grower champagne
Highlights Red fruit, powerful, structure, 100% Meunier
Pairs with Cheese, Charcuterie

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