Champagne Pol Couronne Brut Rosé NV Rosé Champagne and “tremendous value” rarely exist in the same sentence… but this is just such an exception!
Flavor Profile: Cherries, strawberries, dried rose petal, saltwater taffy
Time on Lees: 36 months
Dosage: 8 grams per liter
Farming Method: Sustainable Practices
Why We Love It...
Pol Couronne is a long-standing Champagne house that goes back to 1887. Founder Paul Auguste Couronne was born in Hautvillers – the land of Dom Pérignon and birthplace of Champagne. Was it fate? We couldn’t say… but we can say that this is one of the most impressive sparkling rosé bubbles we’ve ever had for under $30!
Today, the Pol Couronne estate is run by Jean-Baptiste Prévost, one of Paul’s ancestors. Jean-Baptiste grew up with the vineyards of Champagne as his playground, watching his grandfather work the vines tirelessly. The importance of farming was set in his mind early – leading to the sustainable and biodynamic practices utilized in the vineyards to this day.
The wine begins with the production of a Coteaux Champenois red based on their best lots of pinot meunier from the Marne Valley. This still wine – added at disgorgement – is what lends the deep, vibrant red to this bottle’s finished color. The base wine for the Champagne is comprised of 27% chardonnay, 26% pinot noir, and 33% pinot meunier – from a series of exceptional sites which includes Grand Crus like Avize, Ambonnay, and Bouzy, among others. 14% of the still red wine completes the blend, after three years aging on the lees. The end result is a modern and seductive Champagne that is an ideal aperitif wine, and also serves perfectly with a charcuterie board of select cured meats and cheeses.
The nose and palate are decidedly fruity, with myriad red fruits of cherries, strawberries, raspberries, and plums, joined by notes of red pepper coulis, dried rose petal, saltwater taffy, and orange peel. The texture is round and creamy, with a voluptuous effervescence that carries everything to a tangy and vibrant finish. This is a simply delicious wine, no two ways about it, and for the price we have today – get more than you think!
Technical Details
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Appellation: Montagne de Reims
Varietal: Champagne Blend
Blend: 27% Chardonnay, 26% Pinot Noir, 33% Pinot Neunier and 14% Coteaux Champenois Rouge (Pinot Meunier base)
Winemaker: Jean-Baptiste Prévot
Farming Method: Sustainable Practices
Alcohol: 12%
Pair it with: Iberico ham, sopressata
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About the Producer
In 1887, Paul Auguste Courne founded his namesake brand and began making his own champagne, Polcrown. Paul's commitment to the land and the quality of his champagne awarded him the "Agricultural Merit Chevalier" in Paris on October 5, 1921. In 2013, Jean-Baptiste-Prévot inherited the house from Maison Porcrown and has carried on the commitment to creating high quality champagnes and growing grapes using sustainable and biodynamic practices.
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