From Sparrow’s sparkling and Champagne list, the JC Calvet Sparkling Rose is a French Cremant de Bordeaux that brings a little celebration to any table, and it is $14 by the glass. It is the kind of glass that turns an ordinary Tuesday on the Eastside into something a bit more festive.
About JC Calvet Sparkling Rose
Calvet is one of the oldest names in French wine, a house founded in 1818 that has stayed family run across the generations, more than 200 years of winemaking. This sparkling rose is a Cremant de Bordeaux, made using the traditional Champagne method, with a focus on the unique terroir of Bordeaux. It is a blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, two of Bordeaux’s signature red grapes, which is what gives this bubbly its pink color and its red and dark fruit character. The Champagne method, with its second fermentation taking place inside the bottle, is what produces the fine, persistent stream of bubbles you get in a quality Cremant. Drinking a glass is a nice way to taste a slice of Bordeaux history without the Bordeaux price tag.
Tasting Notes
This Cremant flexes red and dark fruit tones alongside noted floral aromas, and the finish is dry. That dry, fruit-driven profile is exactly what makes it so easy to drink, refreshing and lively without any sweetness on the close. It is a versatile sparkler that lends itself perfectly to brunch or to a round of light appetizers before dinner, and the bubbles keep everything feeling fresh.
What to Pair It With
Dry sparkling rose is a brunch and appetizer hero. From the Sparrow dinner menu, enjoy it with Fresh Oysters, the Tuna Tartare, the Burrata Avocado, or the Truffle Deviled Eggs. It is a favorite for weekend brunch (Saturdays and Sundays, 10 AM to 2 PM) and out on the patio.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is JC Calvet Sparkling Rose?
It is a Cremant de Bordeaux sparkling rose, a blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot made by the long-running French house Calvet using the traditional Champagne method.
How much is the JC Calvet Sparkling Rose at Sparrow?
The JC Calvet Sparkling Rose is $14 by the glass at Sparrow in Kirkland.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu near the Flama d’Or Cava and the Lightning Rock Sparkling. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come raise a glass.