'14 Henri Bourgeois Les Jeunes Vignes Sancerre 12/44

This is a magnificent rosé from Henri Bourgeois property in Sancerre. Made entirely from the noble Pinot Noir grape, this is an elegant and refined wine that is flush with ripe berry notes and a refreshing mineral character. 

The 3 to 4 months of maturation on its lees produce an intense aroma and flavor and the stainless steel fermentation result in a crisp, dry finish that one looks for in a classically styled rosé.

This rose is produced by using the Saignée method.  This method  is capable of producing some of the longest lasting Rosé wines. It is actually a by-product of red winemaking. 

During the fermentation of a red wine about 10% of the juice is bled off. This process leaves a higher ratio of skin contact on the remaining juice, making the resulting red wine richer and bolder. 

The leftover bled wine or “Saignée” is then fermented into Rosé. 

Wines made from the Saignée method are typically much darker than Maceration Method wines and also much more savory.

This may be one of the few times that we will have 2 different roses on the menu.  Sancerre roses are uncommon, we couldn't pass on the opportunity to see how it does on the menu.