Insouciance Rosé Extra Brut, Base 2022

Wine tasting notes for Insouciance Rosé Extra Brut Base 2022 by Huré Frères

Colour & Appearance

Intensely luminous rosé with an agile, immensely lively perlage.

Nose

The name translates as “carefree” – and it is precisely this light-heartedness that radiates from the glass. Nuances of wild strawberries, cranberries and redcurrants unfold, underpinned by crusty sourdough bread, a hint of flint alongside fresh accents of grapefruit and a touch of pepper.

Palate

On the palate, this Champagne is delicate and dynamic. Crisp yet ripe red fruits meet crisp citrus notes, interwoven with a creamy texture. Juicy, focused, lifted by fine freshness and full of puristic energy.

Finish

Powerful and lingering on the finish, characterized by remaining fruit freshness and delicate length.

Terroir & Origin

Brothers François and Pierre Huré farm the family estate in the Montagne de Reims. For this rosé, the red varieties originate from old vines on the chalky-clay hillside sites in Ludes, whilst the Chardonnay is harvested from balanced parcels in Villedommange.

Grape Variety & Winemaking

A blend of 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Meunier based on the 2022 base vintage. The wine aged for over 18 months on the fine lees until February 2025 and was bottled as Extra Brut with a subtle dosage of just 4 grams.

Food Pairings

An ideal match for seared salmon, beef carpaccio with a berry vinaigrette, pan-roasted quail breast or fine Pata Negra ham.

Key Features

A terroir-driven grower Champagne that achieves a buoyant elegance through the balance between the structure of old Pinot vines from Ludes and the freshness of the Chardonnay from Villedommange.