If you are looking for a wine that will surprise you and make your taste buds do a happy dance, you will love this beast of a sparkling wine.  The Rouge Brute is a 50% Merlot and 50% Albariño blend and a "mullet wine," as we like to say.  The plumy richness of the Merlot greets you upfront while the playful lighter Albariño waves to you from the back.  Enjoy big soft tannin and some herbal character for a bottle of sparkling wine with guts.