Ratings
WS 95
Identity
| Producer | Château Miraval collaboration with Perrin and Péters families |
| Year | 2002 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | AOC |
| Grapes | 75% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir |
| Color | Rosé |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | pale pink, slightly coppery |
| Aroma | white flowers, citrus, red fruits, redcurrant, raspberry, peach, pink grapefruit, dried fruit, grilled almond, brioche, spices, preserved lemon zest, mandarin, white peach |
| Palate | full-bodied, dry, balanced, chalky texture, fine bubbles, creamy texture, fluffy, fresh, vibrant, silky texture, mineral, saline, iodized, tangy redcurrant and raspberry, elegant, persistent finish |
| Finish | lingering, mineral, persistent, elegant |
| Food Pairing | Claire oysters, smoked salmon hors d'oeuvres, red fruit salad, fresh goat cheese, delicate sushi |
| Serving Temp | 8-10 |
| Aging Potential | 3-5 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGH
Enology
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 4.50 |
| Aging Process | Aged on lees for 3 years before release |
| Fermentation | Produced by saignée method (skin contact) for rosé color, fermentation in traditional Champagne style with temperature control |
Terroir
| Soil | Grand Cru vineyards in Côte des Blancs with mineral, saline, and iodized soil characteristics |
| Vine Age | Chardonnays of different ages, Pinot Noir young vines |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes harvested manually from Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards in Champagne |
Interesting facts
| Collaboration between Brad Pitt's Miraval project, Perrin family, and Champagne Pierre Péters; first Champagne house dedicated exclusively to rosé; lacquered bottles to protect from light |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |