Pinot Meunier
Pinot Meunier is one of Champagne’s great hidden gems—though often overlooked, it plays a vital role in sparkling wine and is gaining recognition as a distinctive varietal in its own right. A mutation of Pinot Noir, its name “Meunier” (French for “miller”) refers to the fine, flour-like down that coats the underside of its leaves.
Traditionally, Pinot Meunier has been a key blending grape in Champagne, valued for bringing bright fruitiness, early ripening, and freshness. As a still wine, it offers vivid red berry flavours—strawberry, raspberry, and cherry—alongside floral notes and gentle spice. Typically medium-bodied with lively acidity, it is softer and more approachable than Pinot Noir, yet full of charm.
For UK drinkers, Pinot Meunier is exciting both in English sparkling wines and increasingly as a varietal red. It pairs beautifully with charcuterie, roasted poultry, mushroom dishes, and soft cheeses, making it a versatile, food-friendly choice.
Black Chalk Wild Sparkling Rosé 2021 (6 Bottles) Andover, Hampshire, England
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Blend: 55% Pinot Noir, 31% Pinot Meunier, 14% Chardonnay
Wild Rose Sparkling Rosé captivates with its delicate wild-rose pink hue, exuding elegance and complexity. On the nose, vibrant aromas of ripe red berries intertwine with subtle floral nuances.
The palate is a delightful balance of freshness and bright fruit, with luscious notes of strawberries and raspberries complemented by a soft, creamy texture, a result of partial malolactic fermentation. This harmonious interplay concludes with a beautifully long, refined finish.
Aged for a minimum of 22 months on lees and rested an additional six months on cork post-disgorgement, this sparkling rosé demonstrates exceptional maturity and finesse.
Wild Rose shines alongside sashimi and maki rolls, enhanced by the salty tang of soy sauce and the zing of fresh ginger. It also pairs effortlessly with charcuterie boards and cheese platters. For a casual yet elevated option, try it with spicy lamb koftas, flatbreads, and a cooling burrata and tomato salad.
Chiltern Valley English Sparkling Rosé (6 Bottles) Henley-On-Thames, Oxfordshire, England
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A crisp, dry sparkling rose with an elegant fizz created using traditional methods, including secondary fermentation in the bottle prior to 18 months of aging on the lees. This wine has a wonderfully smooth effervescence and brings a delicate sweetness to the palate, a truly delicious experience.
Matched With: All appetisers and canapes.
Heppington Sparkling Rosé 2019 (6 Bottles) Canterbury, Kent, England
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This elegant pale pink English sparkling Rosé from the Heppington estate has a fine and persistent mousse with aromas of summer fruits on the nose bursting onto the palate with ripe strawberry and raspberry balanced with crunchy redcurrant acidity and fantastic length on the finish with a soft texture.
Nyetimber Multi-Vintage Rosé (6 Bottles) West Chiltington, West Sussex, England
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A textured and generous rosé with a core of bright red fruit, evoking the English summer.
This beautiful sunset-pink Multi-Vintage rosé has us dreaming of long, sunny days. Offering a unique combination of aromas, including British summer fruits and shortbread. Its creamy, round texture and refreshing redcurrant, raspberry and cherry flavours give it an elegant and silky finish.
Oastbrook Estate Sparkling Rosé 2015 (6 Bottles) Robertsbridge, Kent, England
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Deep Cherry red rose develops a splash of fruits and flavours of cherries and blackberries, herb, spice and dried Orange peel; it has refreshing strawberry aromas with notes of brioche , which become accentuated after time in the glass with a long fresh finish.
A blend of 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Meunier The grapes were pressed in a traditional Coquard press. After fermentation the base wines were kept separate and remained on their gross yeast lees over winter to develop additional complexity and richness. The base wines did not go through malolactic fermentation. Bottled in May 2016 the Rose was disgorged on September 2021 and has spent 63 months on the lees.
Plumpton Estate Brut Rosé NV (6 Bottles) Plumpton, East Sussex, England
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Dry, with crisp acidity and a delicate, persistent mousse. A superb marriage between freshness and finesse. This wine displays white peach and strawberry notes with a creamy brioche roundness and a long elegant finish.
Plumpton Estate Brut Rosé is made by the traditional method using a classic blend of Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir. grapes are hand-picked and fermented before our winemaker carefully crafts our signature blend with the help of wine students. The wine spends at least two years ageing on lees in bottle. A splash of red Pinot Noir wine is added to give it a vibrant pink colour.
Raimes Vintage Rosé 2020 (6 Bottles) Alresford, Hampshire, England
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Pale cherry blossom pink in colour and delicate lemon and rhubarb on the palate, with a fine soft mousse.
It is delicious to drink now and will become increasingly expressive with age. Should you choose to keep your wine store on its side in a cool, dry, dark place where the temperature is reasonably constant.
Saffron Grange Sparkling Rosé 2022 (6 Bottles) Saffron Walden, Essex, England
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The ever-popular Sparkling Rosé returns!
This wine is made from a blend of 55% Pinot Meunier and 45% Pinot Noir and aged for 18 months on its lees.
The grapes were picked in October following a record-breaking hot summer here at Saffron Grange. The result is a delicious sparkling wine packed with strawberries and a underlying hint of jamminess.
The Sparkling Rosé is salmon pink in colour, with a vibrant mousse. The nose is greeted with sumptuous wild strawberries and baked apricots followed by ripe peaches, cream and the richness of hazelnut on the palate. Delicious on its own or why not try with Asian style dishes like sticky duck pancakes.
This Sparkling Rosé would be the perfect sparkling wine to treat someone special with or toast with at those special occasions.
Terlingham Classic Cuvee Rosé 2022 (6 Bottles) Hawkinge, Kent, England
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On the nose the aroma of baked apple is balanced by delicate floral notes of waterlily. On the palate, mouthwatering orchard fruit flavours are perfectly complemented by a fresh acidity. At the finish, a crisp minerality, with an abundant creamy mousse.
This pairs perfectly with a wide range of dishes such as grilled fish, chicken and pork; as well as decadent creamy desserts.
The Grange The Pink NV (6 Bottles) Alresford, Hampshire, England
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A pale onion skin crossed with white peach threaded with a persistent, fine mousse.
The nose shows ripe red berry fruits - wild strawberry and cherries - overlaid with heady summer florals all held in a soft and bready frame. The addition of the 2015 and 2016 reserve wines bring a further layer of complexity with toasted nuts and sweet spice.
Thanks to the long lees ageing it is rich and round on the palate, with notes of raspberry, cranberry and redcurrant held in a delightful creaminess, but the fresh acidity provides the perfect balance and leads to a refreshing but persistent and luxurious finish.