A. Bergère 'Rosé de Saignée' Brut, Champagne, France NV
Pickup available at DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
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Champagne A. Bergère, a family-owned estate established in 1848, is renowned for producing authentic Champagnes that reflect the character of their terroir. The Rosé de Saignée Brut is a testament to their expertise, offering a balanced and elegant expression of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Vallée du Petit Morin.
- WINEMAKER: Adrien Bergère
- FARMING: Sustainable practices
- VARIETY: 50% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay
- TERROIR: Sourced from vineyards in Fèrebrianges, Étoges, and Congy in the Vallée du Petit Morin, where diverse soils contribute to the wine's complexity and minerality.
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VINIFICATION: Produced using the saignée method, where the juice is macerated with the grape skins for 36 hours to extract color and flavor. Vinification and aging on lees, partially in 228L barrels. For this harvest, a 36-
hour maceration was carried out, with 50% 100% destemmed Pinot Noir and
50% crushed Chardonnay. The idea was to blend the two in the maceration tank to allow the Pinot Noir to gently color the Chardonnay.
- AGING: Aged on lees for several months to develop complexity, with a dosage of 7 g/L, classifying it as Brut.
- TASTING NOTES: Salmon pink with fine bubbles. Aromas of ripe red fruits, including raspberries and strawberries, with floral undertones. On the palate, it is refined and elegant, delivering bright red fruit flavors balanced by crisp acidity and a smooth finish.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Perfect with roasted lamb, Peking duck, or desserts such as panna cotta with red fruit coulis.
- SCORES: 92 points – Wine Advocate; 91 points – Decanter.
Champagne A. Bergère, a family-owned estate established in 1848, is renowned for producing authentic Champagnes that reflect the character of their terroir. The Rosé de Saignée Brut is a testament to their expertise, offering a balanced and elegant expression of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Vallée du Petit Morin.
- WINEMAKER: Adrien Bergère
- FARMING: Sustainable practices
- VARIETY: 50% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay
- TERROIR: Sourced from vineyards in Fèrebrianges, Étoges, and Congy in the Vallée du Petit Morin, where diverse soils contribute to the wine's complexity and minerality.
-
VINIFICATION: Produced using the saignée method, where the juice is macerated with the grape skins for 36 hours to extract color and flavor. Vinification and aging on lees, partially in 228L barrels. For this harvest, a 36-
hour maceration was carried out, with 50% 100% destemmed Pinot Noir and
50% crushed Chardonnay. The idea was to blend the two in the maceration tank to allow the Pinot Noir to gently color the Chardonnay.
- AGING: Aged on lees for several months to develop complexity, with a dosage of 7 g/L, classifying it as Brut.
- TASTING NOTES: Salmon pink with fine bubbles. Aromas of ripe red fruits, including raspberries and strawberries, with floral undertones. On the palate, it is refined and elegant, delivering bright red fruit flavors balanced by crisp acidity and a smooth finish.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Perfect with roasted lamb, Peking duck, or desserts such as panna cotta with red fruit coulis.
- SCORES: 92 points – Wine Advocate; 91 points – Decanter.