{"product_id":"grolleau-rose-igp-val-de-loire-2025","title":"Grolleau Rosé IGP Val de Loire 2025","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVineyard and winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rosé is made from Grolleau Noir grown near the family's Muscadet vineyards in Bouaye. Water on three sides of the wider area—the Lac de Grand-Lieu, Loire and Atlantic—helps temper the growing season and retain the variety's naturally bright fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately ten hours of skin contact gives the wine its delicate colour before gentle pressing. The juice settles cool for around 48 hours, then ferments in temperature-controlled vats; malolactic fermentation is prevented to preserve crisp acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear pale pink with a soft salmon glint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNose\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGooseberry, wild strawberry and redcurrant are joined by rose petal and a fresh citrus note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePalate\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight, brisk and fruit-led, with crunchy red berries and tangy gooseberry over a fine mineral base. The finish is dry, clean and notably refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for a picnic table with glazed ham, poached salmon, prawn tacos, or a watermelon, cucumber and feta salad. Serve well chilled and enjoy while its delicate fruit is at its brightest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackground story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine du Haut Bourg is a four-generation family estate in Bouaye, south of Nantes, now run by brothers Hervé and Nicolas Choblet. The vineyards lie between the Lac de Grand-Lieu, the Loire and the Atlantic, a setting that moderates temperatures and supports fresh, evenly ripened fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrolleau Noir is an important traditional Loire variety, valued here for its naturally lively, gently perfumed rosé. The wine broadens the domaine's range beyond its cellar-aged Muscadets while retaining the same preference for freshness and straightforward regional character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine du Haut Bourg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7849009020988,"sku":"HBGRISROSE25","price":15.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/1984\/8252\/files\/domaine-du-haut-bourg-grolleau-rose-igp-val-de-loire-2025-0-standardised-600x960.png?v=1791377245","url":"https:\/\/sommelierschoice.co.uk\/products\/grolleau-rose-igp-val-de-loire-2025","provider":"Sommelier's Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}