Ch Roubine Rose

Ch Roubine Rosé is a 750ml dry-style pink wine listed under the United States and Massachusetts. The listing doesn't name the grape blend, vintage or alcohol level, so the notes below describe what dry rosé of this kind usually offers. Check the back label for the specifics. Expect pale salmon to light copper in the glass. The aromas of wines in this style usually run to strawberry, watermelon, white peach and citrus peel, sometimes with a faint herbal or floral edge. On the palate, look for a light to medium body, bright acidity, little or no perceptible tannin, and no obvious oak. Rosé is typically made in stainless steel for freshness. The finish is generally short to medium and clean, which suits a wine meant to refresh. Serve it well chilled, around 45 to 50°F (7 to 10°C). That is roughly three hours in the refrigerator, or 30 minutes in an ice bucket of water and ice. Colder than that mutes the fruit, and warmer makes it feel flabby. It doesn't need decanting. Pour it straight from the bottle into a white wine glass or a small tulip-shaped glass. The narrower bowl keeps the aromas focused and the wine cool as you drink. At the table, this style suits foods that are salty, fresh or lightly spiced. Good matches include grilled shrimp, steamed clams, lobster rolls, tomato and mozzarella salad, charcuterie, goat cheese, grilled chicken with herbs, and sushi. It also handles mild curries and Mediterranean mezze, where the acidity cuts through oil and heat. Most rosé is made to be drunk young, so plan to open this one within a year or two of the vintage on the label. It isn't a bottle to cellar. Once opened, re-cork it, keep it in the refrigerator, and finish it within two to three days.