{"id":1909,"date":"2014-03-01T10:10:00","date_gmt":"2014-03-01T10:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=1909"},"modified":"2014-03-01T10:10:00","modified_gmt":"2014-03-01T10:10:00","slug":"toasting-march-with-an-old-friend-louis-de-grenelle-saumur-brut-rose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=1909","title":{"rendered":"Toasting March with an Old Friend \u2013 Louis de Grenelle Saumur Brut Ros\u00e9"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We\u2019ve been enjoying Louis de Grenelle Saumur Brut Ros\u00e9<\/a> for quite a few years. This old friend has been our go-to choice on restaurant wine lists (Bistro du Midi<\/a>, Eastern Standard<\/a>, Jean-Georges<\/a>) for years. We\u2019ve also treated ourselves to this wonderful ros\u00e9 at home, but have never covered it, until now.<\/p>\n

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Like many ros\u00e9s, this one always brings on a smile. As Penny points out, \u201cIt\u2019s a very pretty pink, touched with just a little peach, with a light effervescence.\u201d<\/p>\n

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We could detect a little almond on the nose, maybe some strawberry. It has a nice dry background. To really appreciate this sparkler, don\u2019t over-chill it!<\/p>\n

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Importer Jon-David Headrick Selections<\/a> calls this, \u201c… a dry and rich sparkling ros\u00e9 \u2026 bright, crisp, and delicious\u201d \u2026 \u201cproduced from estate-grown fruit just outside of Saumur in France\u2019s Loire Valley.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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We were surprised to learn that this lovely wine is 100% Cabernet Franc<\/a>, a grape variety famous for its blending ability and one we haven\u2019t always liked as a solo performer. In this case, it really steals the show with an admission price that\u2019s hard to beat.<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s to March and to old friends. Sant\u00e9!<\/p>\n

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Louis de Grenelle Saumur Brut Ros\u00e9<\/p>\n

This time rom Gordon\u2019s Fine Wines & Liquors<\/a><\/p>\n

$15.19 (after case discount)<\/p>\n

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And, a regular purchase at Bauer Wine & Spirits.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Our Sparkling Resolution<\/a> (Why We Toast Every Month)       <\/p>\n

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Our Sparkling Resolution Winner\u2019s List<\/a><\/p>\n

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