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TASTING NOTES

The Dr. Konstantin Frank 2021 Brut Rosé features a light salmon color with fine bubbles and a delicate nose of fresh strawberries, red cherries, and subtle floral notes. On the palate, it offers an elegant mouthfeel with a balance of creamy texture and bright acidity, showcasing vibrant flavors of ripe strawberry and red cherry. The wine is both powerful and precise, with a crisp, long finish that leaves a lingering impression of red fruit and minerality, making it a sophisticated choice for any occasion.

VINEYARD NOTES

The grapes for our sparkling wines are located on separate plots on our Keuka Estate vineyards. These vineyards were planted by Willy Frank in the early 1980s with the sole purpose of producing sparkling wines.

WINEMAKER NOTES

The grapes were hand-picked into small 40kg crates with careful bunch selection in the vineyard. The whole cluster grapes were immediately pressed. From harvest to pressing, extreme care is used in handling the grapes to avoid any excessive crushing or bruising. The base wine was bottled the following Spring after harvest.

Secondary fermentation took place in bottle as per the traditional Méthode Champenoise. The wine was left in bottle with the lees for a minimum of 26 months in the underground cellar at Chateau Frank. Each bottle is individually disgorged, corked, crowned, and labeled by hand. The month of disgorgement is listed on the back of each bottle.

VARIETY

63% Pinot Noir, 32% Chardonnay, 5% Pinot Meunier.

VINIFICATION

Whole Cluster Direct Pressed.

VESSEL

Stainless Steel. Temperature Controlled.

FERMENTATION

Only Cuvée Press Used.

ÉLEVAGE

Méthode Champenoise. 26 Months Minimum.

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