Ackerman Bulle Royale Saumur Brut Rosé is a fresh sparkling rosé from the Loire, made according to the méthode traditionnelle. The blend of Cabernet Franc, Grolleau Noir, and Grolleau Gris gives this Saumur Brut Rosé its light color, fine mousse, and juicy notes of raspberry, wild berries, and red fruit.
This sparkling rosé comes from Saumur, in the Loire Valley.
Location / Origin: Saumur is located in the central part of the Loire and is known for sparkling wines with freshness, finesse, and an elegant expression of fruit.
Region: The Loire is a cool wine region where grapes well-maintain their fresh acidity. This is important for sparkling wines, as tension and liveliness form the basis of the style.
Climate & Influences: The combination of Loire influence, limestone-rich soil, and cool ripening helps keep fruit, freshness, and fine acidity beautifully in balance.
Origin profile: Within Saumur, areas including Puy-Notre-Dame and Montreuil-Bellay play a role in the fruit profile of this style, with floral notes, white fruit, saline freshness, and citrus-like tension.
Bulle Royale Saumur Brut Rosé is made as a sparkling wine using the traditional method.
Fermentation: First, a still base wine is made, after which the blend is composed. That assemblage determines the balance between red fruit, freshness, and roundness.
Second fermentation in bottle: The wine undergoes a 2nd fermentation in the bottle. This creates the fine mousse and gives the wine its lively, elegant bubble structure.
Alcohol percentage: At 12% alcohol, this Saumur Brut Rosé remains fresh and light-footed, with enough body to nicely support the red fruit.
The blend consists of 3 Loire grape varieties that together provide fruit, freshness, and a soft rosé structure.
Cabernet Franc – Saumur: Cabernet Franc gives the wine its red fruit, fresh spice, and fine structure.
Grolleau Noir – Saumur: Grolleau Noir brings juiciness, lightness, and a soft fruit expression to the blend.
Grolleau Gris – Saumur: Grolleau Gris adds refinement, roundness, and subtle aromatic nuance.
