a very unique and sophisticated rose Champagne from this impeccable under the radar house
based on the ... vintage, with 40% reserve wines
95 pts James Suckling, 93 pts Vinous
vibrant and crystalline, pure, striking pale copper color, crushed flowers, complex spice, silky and crunchy, unbelievable balance of red fruit with toasty accents, long dry finish
region: Champagne, France
varietal: Pinot Noir with a dash of Chardonnay
style: sparkling rose (traditional method)
farming/cellar: practicing organic, base wine made in sandstone terracotta, Â done with an 'Oeil de Perdrix' base in which Pinot is given a short time on the skins for added color and structure. Right before bottling, touches of Chardonnay and still Pinot are added to fine-tune the blend.
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