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Pierre Boniface - Les Rocailles
Brut de Savoie NV
Pierre Boniface wines are produced at Les Rocailles, a true earthly paradise nestled in the French Alps. A cornerstone of the HPS portfolio, these wines represent great values, and will be a revelation to those unfamiliar with the unique and distinctive wines of Savoie.
Tasting Notes: This dry sparkler offers delicate green apple and floral aromas, with a touch of yeasty character.
Serve With: Enjoy as an aperitif or paired with canapés, cheeses, marinated vegetables, chicken, seafood (especially
smoked salmon), or dessert!
Vineyards
40 acres Jacquère for Apremont owned, 40 leased. About 8 owned, 15 leased for Roussette. Small acreages of Chardonnay for Brut, Jacquère for Abymes, Gamay for rosé and red for Mondeuse. Three acres leased for production of Roussanne for Chignin-Bergeron.
Appellation
Vin de Savoie
Composition
60% Jacquère, 20% Chardonnay, 20% Altesse.
Viticulture
Vines average more than 40 years of age, in both owned and leased vineyards. Yields of 3.5 - 4.5 tons/acre.
Vinification
Produced in the "Méthode Champenoise", with the secondary fermentation taking place in bottle.
Alcohol
12%
Accolades
Bronze Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards, 2009.
UPC
750 ml: 0 97871 00330 8
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Label
300 DPI Label
Tech Sheet
Pierre Boniface: Brut de Savoie NV TS
Shelf Talker
Pierre Boniface: Brut de Savoie NV ST