Adrien Vacher Rosé

Description

We've been longtime fans of the wines of Savoie standard-bearer Maison Adrien Vacher (we featured their Jacquère in our September packages), so we jumped at the opportunity to secure this delicious rosé as another WineCollective exclusive. Given the region's mountainous geography and higher-elevation vineyards, it's no surprise that producers here can make excellent and refreshing rosés from cool-climate grapes. In this case, it's 100% Gamay Noir (the grape made famous in Beaujolais), which, when grown at altitude, retains lovely acidity while developing bright red fruit flavours. Grapes are picked at optimal ripeness for rosé production, and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel to preserve freshness and aromatics. Unlike some of the more floral, delicate rosés of Provence, Adrien Vacher's rosé is juicy and fruit-forward, perfect for pairing with summer barbecue favourites or enjoying on its own in the sun. Serve at about 10C and enjoy over the next two years.

Pairing

This is such a flexible wine to pair, so if you're not just enjoying it on its own, match with anything from lighter salads or fish dishes, to poultry or pork. The wine's fruitiness makes it a great complement to anything off the grill, as well.