Mirabeau La Folie Sparkling Rosé NV
Palest pink sparkling rosé where aromatic notes of passion fruit, mango and pomelo are accompanied by a fine stream of citrussy bubbles. Uplifting and refreshing with a mouthwatering finish.
The grapes come from south facing parcels, on hillside slopes of the Sainte-Victoire Mountain range foothills. The poor soils are rich in gravelly limestone which contributes to the aromatic expression in the fruit, while a clay-rich element retains water to nourish the vines through the warm Mediterranean summers. The diurnal temperature swings with cold nights and hot days, along with the influence of the fresh Mistral winds imbues the wines from this area with distinctive minerality. Further blending elements from the schist parcels under the Maure Mountains and the deeper soils of the upper Var region, bring richness and structure. The vines are trained according to the Cordon de Royat method and the vineyards are sustainably cultivated to promote soil and vine health and biodiversity.
The base wines were fermented according to the Charmat method at low temperatures for optimum integration and delicacy of the bubbles. The sparkling wine was left on its fine lees for a short while to impart texture before filtration, which was followed by pressurised bottling. This method of producing sparkling wines helps to conserve the typical, fruity profiles of the young and aromatic rosé wines. ‘La Folie’ was vinified as an Extra Brut sparkling rosé with a dosage of under 4g/l.
| Vintage | NV |
| Alcoholic strength | 11.5% |
| Country | France |
| Grapes | Colombard 42%, Grenache 22%, Syrah 22%, Grenache Blanc 3%, Rolle 3%, Merlot 2% |
| Residual sugar (g/l) | 3.1 |
| Dry/Sweet value | 1 |
| Contains sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Closure | Mushroom cork |
After years of dreaming, Jeany and Stephen made the decision to leave the leafy suburbs of South London behind in exchange for the blue skies and sunshine of Provence. Armed with big ambitions to make a world-class rosé wine, and willing to challenge established wisdom, they founded Maison Mirabeau. They embarked upon the ultimate family adventure and created one of the world’s most loved brands of rosé. Over the past 11 years, their close relationships with growers have allowed access to over 2,000 hectares of premium Provence vineyards, from which talented winemaker Guillaume Cordonis skilfully blends distinguished, rosé wines. With sustainability at the heart of everything they do, Maison Mirabeau is a Certified B Corp. Their wines capture the joie de vivre and elegance of the French Riviera, while conveying the quality, terroir and unique heritage of Provence.
