Terres Secretes Cremant de Bourgogne Rose Brut《F542》

Founded in 1928, Terres Secretes, a cooperative deeply rooted in the Macon region, is known as Vignerons des Terres Secrètes (Secrets of Terroir). This cooperative values ​​the connection between people, the land, and nature. It's through each farmer's understanding and dedication to their vineyards that they uncover the unique terroir of the Macon region and infuse each wine with its soul!

The cooperative's 120 winemakers work together, committed to sustainable development. Their vineyards cover over 910 hectares, with over 60% dedicated to Chardonnay. Their production is among the highest in the region, with annual sales of 6 million bottles, half of which are exported to 35 countries. This globally recognized cooperative is undoubtedly Burgundy's leading wine producer. This model of wine producer cooperatives is common across France and Europe. Cooperative members, typically vineyard owners, are responsible for transporting grapes, producing wine, and marketing the wine. Small winemakers, with limited land holdings, face significant challenges in producing and marketing their own wines. Therefore, joining a winemaking cooperative has become an option for many small winemakers, allowing them to share winemaking and marketing resources, and to share the costs of purchasing winemaking equipment and acquiring specialized expertise.

This wine is a blend of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay. The Pinot Noir imparts full body and red fruit aromas, while the Chardonnay adds fresh acidity and citrus notes. The rosé color is achieved through a short, carefully controlled maceration on the skins to extract a soft pink color and fine tannins.

Following the traditional Champagne method (Méthode Traditionnelle), the grapes are hand-harvested and gently pressed. A portion of the wine (approximately 10%) is aged in old French oak barrels for six months to enhance its complexity. The secondary fermentation takes place in bottle, with lees aging for up to two years, far exceeding the legal Champagne standard of 12-15 months. This imparts a delicate, dense bubble and toasty aromas from yeast autolysis. Only 7-8g/L of sugar is added to the final blend, resulting in a Brut style.