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Country
FranceFrance
Region
Champagne
Type
Rosé
Producer
Maison Malard
Winemaker
Antoine Malard
Grapes
Pinot Noir 10% Chardonnay90%
Alcohol
12% vol.
Bottle
750 ml

Wine profile

Sparkling · pink

Bubbles
Acidity
Body
Alcohol12% vol

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Wine profile · Sparkling

Bubbles

Level 4 of 5 — Brisk – a generous mousse

Above typical (2.1) · Typical: average of 50 sparkling wines at Vinogrande

What it is

The bubbles (the "mousse") are the sparkle of the wine: the size, fineness and persistence of the carbon dioxide bubbles.

Where you feel it

On the tongue and palate: fine bubbles feel creamy; large, lively ones prickle more.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: Vinogrande's tasting notes and wine description.

A traditional-method sparkling wine is at about 5–6 bar of pressure; a semi-sparkling one at 1–2.5 bar. Time on the lees usually makes the bubbles finer. Our scale rates the feel in the mouth.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Very fine, delicate
  2. 2Fine and creamy
  3. 3Lively and persistent
  4. 4Brisk This wine
  5. 5Vigorous

In practice, for this wine

Refreshes fried and salty food.

Wine profile · Sparkling

Acidity

Level 3 of 5 — Fresh and balanced – like a green apple

Below typical (4.5) · Typical: average of 138 sparkling wines at Vinogrande

What it is

Acidity is the wine's freshness: it gives energy, makes your mouth water and helps the wine age. Too little and it tastes flat; too much and it feels sharp.

Where you feel it

On the sides of your tongue, and in how much your mouth waters after you swallow. The more you salivate, the higher the acidity.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: Vinogrande's tasting notes and wine description.

Labs measure total acidity (grams of tartaric acid per litre; most wines sit between 4.5 and 8 g/L) and pH (usually 3.0 to 3.8; the lower, the more acidic). Our scale turns that into how it feels in the mouth.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Low: soft, little freshness
  2. 2Medium−: gentle
  3. 3Medium: fresh and balanced This wine
  4. 4Medium+: lively, mouth-watering
  5. 5High: crisp, racy

In practice, for this wine

Versatile at the table: grilled fish, poultry, warm salads. Moderate chilling lifts the freshness.

Wine profile · Sparkling

Body

Level 2 of 5 — Light, with presence – like semi-skimmed milk

In line with typical (2.4) · Typical: average of 138 sparkling wines at Vinogrande

What it is

Body is the weight and texture of the wine in your mouth. It comes mainly from alcohol, extract (everything dissolved apart from water), glycerol and, in sweet wines, sugar.

Where you feel it

Across the whole tongue: how much the wine fills your mouth. Think skimmed milk, whole milk and cream.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: the typical profile of this type of wine (WSET), as we have no specific data. Estimate

There is no single number for body. Labs measure dry extract (many wines are between 18 and 30 g/L) and alcohol, which WSET says has the biggest effect on body. Our scale rates the weight in the mouth.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Light: fluid and delicate
  2. 2Medium−: light-ish This wine
  3. 3Medium: rounded
  4. 4Medium+: broad
  5. 5Full: dense and rich

In practice, for this wine

Good with fish, poultry and vegetarian food; it won't drown delicate flavours.

Wine profile · Sparkling

Alcohol 12% vol

Level 2 of 5 — Moderate – a gentle warmth

Below typical (2.5) · Typical: average of 135 sparkling wines at Vinogrande

What it is

Alcohol is made when yeast ferments the grape's sugar. It brings warmth, adds to the body and carries the aromas.

Where you feel it

As warmth in your throat and chest when you swallow, and a slight burn on the nose when it is high.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: the alcohol stated on the label — On the label: 12% vol.

It is the one axis that is always measured: it comes from the % vol on the label. Still and sparkling wines: under 11% = 1, up to 12.4% = 2, up to 13.4% = 3, up to 14.4% = 4, 14.5% or more = 5. Fortified wines (Port, Madeira…) have their own scale: under 16.5% = 2, up to 18.4% = 3, up to 19.9% = 4, 20% or more = 5.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Low: under 11% vol
  2. 2Medium−: 11–12.4% vol This wine
  3. 3Medium: 12.5–13.4% vol
  4. 4Medium+: 13.5–14.4% vol
  5. 5High: 14.5% vol or more

In practice, for this wine

Light at the table: fish, small plates, summer food.

Serve & enjoy

Temperature 8–10 °CFridge 3 h · or ice bucket with water 20 min
GlassRosé glass

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Description

Champagne Malard 1er Cru Rosé has a beautiful pink colour with subtle coppery glints that give it a sophisticated, appealing look. The effervescence is generous, with fine, lively bubbles creating an elegant, persistent mousse.

AromaOn the nose it's elegant and expressive, with fresh red-fruit aromas, especially redcurrants and raspberries, combining in an enveloping sense of freshness and lightness.

PalateOn the palate it's round and structured, with a well-integrated vinous character. The texture is silky, with balanced acidity that lifts the fruit. Delicately spicy ‘nuances’ also stand out, adding complexity and a long, refined finish.

Made from a harmonious blend of Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this Premier Cru rosé faithfully reflects Malard's fresh, fruity house style, an excellent choice both as an aperitif and with light, refined dishes.

A vibrant, elegant, seductive Champagne.

What to serve with this wine

Dishes calculated from this wine’s profile, grapes and region.