It's summertime, the perfect time
to "drink pink" although this luscious Inspiration, Château
de Berne, Côtes de Provence, 2020 made in Provence,
France and imported by the Provence Rosé Group, would be
lovely at any time of the year. Winemaker Alexis Cornu has
created a gorgeous rosé with a rich salmon-rose color with an enticing flavor profile
that is perfect to enjoy on its own or to pair with food.
Inspiration, Château
de Berne, Rosé 2020 Information:
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Wine:
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Winemaker:
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Alexis Cornu
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Bottled By:
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MDCV SARL,
France
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Product of:
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Provence,
France
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Imported By:
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Provence Rose
Group
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Varietals:
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50% Grenache
Noir, 30% Cinsault, 20% Syrah
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Alcohol:
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12.5% alcohol
by volume
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Bottle Information: "Over
3000 hours of sunshine a year go into ensuring the perfect grapes for this
splendid Provence rosé. Nestled in the hills of Provence,
the vineyards are sheltered by acres of pine forest and lavender fields. The
grapes enjoy the cooler Provence nights which slow their ripening and help
produce this Provençal classic."
Tasting Notes: Presented in
a tall, square bottle with natural cork, Inspiration 2020, from the Château
de Berne, Côtes
de Provence, is an elegant, sophisticated rosé that is gorgeous to enjoy on
warm summer evenings on its own or to accompany food pairings. Summertime calls
for lighter alcohol wines, and the Inspiration 2020 has a mere 12.5% alcohol,
yet has volumes of layered nuances.
Winemaker Alexis Cornu creates
this special rosé by blending 50% Grenache Noir, a red wine grape varietal
that lends color to the wine along with spice and berry notes, 30% Cinsault,
also a red wine varietal that adds softness and aroma, and 20% Syrah, which
gives the wine a balanced acidity. The result is a well-developed rosé
with luscious floral, berry, and herbal notes, with nice acidity, with a dry,
crisp finish on the palate.
Pairing Suggestions: We
were inspired by its rich salmon rose color and its delectable palate profile
to create the recipe, Luxury Experience - Rosé Poached Scallops with Beurre
Blanc and Salmon Roe. The wine and scallops were an admirable pairing
building upon the intrinsic qualities of both, and crowned with salmon roe, it
was an elegant, yet easy to make, easy to love recipe. We created the recipe
with the idea of serving it as appetizer or first course for 4 guests, however
it would also be lovely to serve an individual scallop presented on the beurre
blanc sauce and topped with salmon roe as an amuse bouche or to serve as a
passed hors d'oeuvres at cocktail parties.
We also paired this luscious rosé
with homemade crab and cheese quiches in pâte brisée pastry shells, and served along
with a small salad, it made a perfect lighter entrée option. Although we paired
the Inspiration rosé with seafood, it would also pair well with poultry dishes
or cheeses.
Luxury Experience - Rosé
Poached Scallops with Beurre Blanc and Salmon Roe
Serves 4 as an appetizer
Garnish Ingredients:
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Salmon Roe
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Fresh Thyme
Leaves
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Scallop Ingredients:
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8
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Large
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Sea Scallops,
cut into thirds
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2
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Ounces
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Method: Cut scallops into
thirds. Add rosé to a sauté pan, add scallops, and poach until the
scallops are translucent. Drain and reserve poaching liquid, cover scallops
until ready to plate.
Beurre Blanc Ingredients:
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1
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Tablespoon
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Butter
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1.5
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Teaspoons
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Pearl Onions,
finely minced
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1
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Teaspoon
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Flour
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2
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Ounces
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Half &
Half (or light cream)
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Poaching Liquid
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Salt and
pepper, to taste
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Method: Melt butter to a
small saucepan, add minced pearl onions and sauté until translucent. Add flour
and stir to incorporate, then add Half & Half stirring continuously to
blend, then add the poaching liquid, stirring continuously so the sauce will
not "break" and is slightly thickened. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste
if desired.
Presentation: Carefully
spoon beurre blanc sauce on 4 plates. Top with poached scallops and garnish
with salmon roe and fresh thyme leaves.
Important Note: Salmon roe
(caviar) is very fragile. Do not use a metal spoon as it will ruin the roe.
Please use a mother of pearl, bone, or plastic spoon to place the roe on the
scallops.
Pro Tip: Use a tweezer to
place thyme leaves next to the roe.
Inspiration, Château
de Berne, Côtes
de Provence, 2020 - let winemaker Alexis Cornu's inspiration inspire you!
Santé
and Bon Appetit!
For information on Inspiration,
Château de Berne, Côtes de Provence, 2020 and purchasing
this outstanding wine, please visit the website: www.provencerose.com
Provence Rosé
Group
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Suite 101
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United States
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