We all know this to be true: Rosé offers are the wine world’s own special version of consumerism gone mad. Like holiday displays at department stores, every year the shit comes earlier and earlier and there’s nothing we can do about it.
With that elegant introduction we do have a SERIOUS lineup of growers who make real rosé. As this email launches, not a damn grower has even bottled their still rosé yet (don’t worry, they will soon and we’ll have the juice here April). But as we’ve already seen actual bottles of 2018 rosé in the states (!), we figured we should let y’all know that the good stuff is still to come.
We should also point out that cool-climate rosé is where it’s at: acidity, cut, clarity – long hang-times with phenolic complexity and that lip-smacking briskness we all want. Just saying.
Take a look through: for BUBBLES! (both non-vintage so the most recent bottlings are either in stock now or arriving momentarily) check out Migot (Lorraine) and Bazin (Champagne).
From there, we have the heavy-hitters of small-production geek-rosé, including, wait for it: MAGNUMS from Stein and Beurer. These are going to be limited so tell us what you want and we’ll do our best. C’mon, rosé in Riesling mag bottles? #sexy
And apologies for all this conversation about rosé in February. We’re not happy about it either.
Inquire at orders@vomboden.com and we’ll connect you with your neighborhood vom Boden retailer.
Noël and Magali Bazin farm ~4ha in the Montagne de Reims. Counter intuitively, this rosé is Chardonnay-heavy (86%) and boasts a full and plush mid-palate with great energy and finesse. Plus it’s called “La Pimpante.” AVAILABLE LATE FEB!
2018 Beurer Rosé – ~$22
2018 Beurer Rosé MAGZ – ~$52
Jochen Beurer is one of Germany’s greatest producers, period. His wines are pure energy; they have a universal vibration to them. They seemingly do not follow the laws of physics that govern the rest of the conventional wine world. They float. His rosé is a saignée of Trollinger, Portugieser, Zweigelt and Spätburgunder, all farmed biodynamically and fermented with native yeast. ARRIVES LATE MARCH/APRIL
2018 Migot Rosé “Vin Gris” – ~$22
NV Migot Rosé Gamay “Méthode Traditionnelle” – ~$27
The Mosel River (let’s call it “Moselle,” we’re in France) begins in Alsace but spends most of its time running north through the Lorraine, the ignored little-brother of Alsace. This is also home to one of the most famous, and simultaneously forgotten, wines: “Vin Gris.” That’s French for real, real, real good rosé. For those looking for wines of finesse and delicacy, this is a thrilling region and there are few better than the young Camille Migot: all hand-harvested, certified organic, all wild-yeast fermentations, NO chaptalization. Really serious. The Vin Gris is the calling card of the region, a richer, layered rosé that carries the nervous energy of the north. ARRIVES LATE MARCH/APRIL – BRUT IN STOCK NOW!
2018 Seehof Pinot Noir Rosé – ~$18
This is one of the most popular rosés we offer. Florian Fauth talks with his brother-in-law K.P. Keller a lot and they have a similar sensibility. In this region, limestone reigns supreme, not slate. Verily, Pinot Noir is very at home and Florian’s rosé highlights the transparent, crystal-clear freshness of great Pinot rosé, at an absurd price because it’s, well, German, and NOT from Keller. ARRIVES LATE MARCH/APRIL
2018 Shelter Pinot Noir Rosé – ~$25
Shelter makes extraordinarily delicate, fragrant Pinot Noir in Baden, a region mostly known for wines that tend to be big bruisers with a lot of lumber. This rosé is ultra bright and tart, whispering intensity and lacy minerality that characterize every wine from this humble husband-and-wife team. SILLY LIMITED! ARRIVES APRIL
2018 Stein Rosé – ~$24
2018 Stein Rosé MAGS (6 x 1.5) – ~$54
2018 Stein Rosecco (sparkling rosé) – ~$27
Our favorite rebel/activist in the Mosel, Ulli Stein is one of the most soulful growers on the Mosel. This is one of the few rosés from the Mosel and has become a cult favorite. Shimmering, dry with rigorous acidity. ARRIVES APRIL/MAY