De Rochebouet Extra Brut Sparkling, by Cave Extreme
In a lot of ways this may seem like a very good and very classical sparkling wine. A la Champagne. It's made using the Champagne style 'traditional method'. It uses two of the three classic French sparkling grapes. And it has some of the classic flavours you'd expect - toasted brioche and almonds. Its even got a very classical French style label. The only thing is...its made just outside Mendoza in Argentina.
You’d be right to think that there’s not too much traditional method sparkling made in that part of the world. This one comes from a tiny operation, a side hustle if you like, from within Bodega Atamisque.
And its a fantastic wine, perfectly balanced with ripe fruits, refreshing citrus, and bready notes from the bottle ageing. And is also outstanding value for money.
Why we chose it?
We think this sparkling stands up to a number of much pricier Champagnes. Quality, great value for money, and tastes delicious.
Read on...
Rochebouet
A classic Champagne style blend, 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir. This wine gives you all the classic flavours you would expect - toasted brioche from lees contact in the bottle, mixed with citrus, apple and almond from the grapes. A value great alternative from a quality region and winemaker.
Cave Extreme
The passion project of Jean-Edouard de Rochebouet, French born and a pioneer of sparkling wine in Argentina. The small operation is run within Bodega Atamisque. Everything is done meticulously, with grape selection, riddling and disgorging all done by hand. The focus very much on quality rather than quantity.