Lelièvre Gris de Toul Côtes de Toul Rosé, 2023

This wine is made of 80% Gamay and 20% Pinot Noir. Direct pressed and aged in stainless steel on its lees for around 4 months, this rosé is bright and dry with nice texture. A floral nose and round palate full of fresh strawberries best characterizes the flagship wine of the once forgotten Côtes de Toul, which had been ravaged during World War I. Pairings are endless with this wine, but we'd suggest a charcuterie with dry salami like saucisson sec and sweet coppa (capicola), an aged gouda, a soft and tangy chèvre, and your favorite petit toasts OR a roast chicken over a bed of sautéed potatoes and leeks. Of course, if food isn't on the menu, sipping on the porch with a warm sunset will do just fine!