Saint-Hilaire - Brut Rosé 2019 (750ml) El Dorado County

Saint-Hilaire - Brut Rosé 2019 (750ml) El Dorado CountyBeautiful salmon pink color, bubbles are lingering. The nose presents a nice vinosity and a beautiful aromatic richness with notes of red fruits (strawberry, raspberry). This aromas evolve towards toasted and brioche giving harmony to the bouquet. The freshness of the palate is the result of the refined effervescence and the beautiful acidity. Ends with a lingering and refreshing finish.

The flavors on the palate are bramble black cherry

has beautiful lime and honeydew rind aromas

Jacquère is an exhilarating wine that invites glass after glass—especially as it’s naturally low-alcohol

Next thing we knew the skies cleared and we enjoyed a slow harvest with beautiful fruit

then the team looks for cabernet sauvignon to bring out what Michael Keenan calls “merlot’s high-toned sweet spot

The other 10% were pinot noir grapes

grown on sandy granite soils with excellent drainage

Medium ruby colored Cab Franc with classic character

this wine displays white peach and citrus on the bouqet and a touch of toasty oak

complemented by notes of caramel

the aromatics are layered and complex

Young and fresh with the classic mineral character of the Priorat