Ultimate Guide To Africa February 2015 | Page 46

Feature wine

The Perfect Pair from
Haute Cabrière
Text & Images © Haute Cabrière

T

he Haute Pierre Jourdan Belle Rosé derives its
name, “beautiful rose”, from its elegant blush
colour, which is achieved by carbonic maceration
of the base wine. This extracts the elegant colour and
the flavours of the Pinot Noir, but not the harsh tannins.
The base wine then undergoes the traditional second
fermentation inside the bottle, which
yields the beautiful lively bubbles in
the glass.
The palate reveals a lively
presentation of rich strawberry and
cherry flavours derived from Pinot
Noir - with an elegant dry finish.
The Belle Rosé is best enjoyed
with
mussels, crayfish, prawns, and
duck. The richness of the Pinot Noir
grape complements these dishes
wonderfully. There is no denying
that the Belle Rosé is able to
add an extra bit of romance to
an intimate tête à tête.

Another perfectly romantic sip is the Pierre Jourdan
Tranquille, a gentle elegant wine with a fragrant bouquet,
fine fruit, and a dry finish. Its low alcohol makes it an ideal
companion for a picnic or lunch on a hot summer’s day.
The Pinot Noir portion of the blend lends the Tranquille
its beautiful salmon colour. On the palate, the fruit and
structure of the cultivar combine perfectly with the
elegance and freshness of the Chardonnay.
The wine is best enjoyed with asparagus, sushi, salads, a
variety of Asian flavours, and other light meals.
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