Larmandier-Bernier 'Rosé de Saignée' 1er Cru Extra Brut, Champagne, France NV
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Larmandier-Bernier 'Rosé de Saignée' Extra Brut 1er Cru, Champagne, France NV
Larmandier-Bernier is an innovator in Champagne, known for crafting wines that showcase the purity of their Côte des Blancs terroir. This rare Rosé de Saignée is a testament to their dedication to organic farming and precise, terroir-driven winemaking.
- WINEMAKER: Pierre and Sophie Larmandier
- FARMING: Certified Organic and Biodynamic
- VARIETY: 100% Pinot Noir
- TERROIR: Sourced from 1er Cru vineyards in Vertus, where Pinot Noir thrives in the chalky soils of the Côte des Blancs.
- VINIFICATION: Produced using the saignée method, where juice is bled off from the skins after a short maceration to extract color and flavor. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged on lees.
- AGING: Aged on lees for 24+ months before disgorgement with a minimal dosage of 3g/L.
- TASTING NOTES: Intense and expressive, with aromas of wild strawberries, raspberries, and pomegranate, balanced by hints of citrus zest and chalky minerality. The palate is vibrant and structured, with a lingering, refreshing finish.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Perfect with duck breast, salmon tartare, or charcuterie. Also pairs well with desserts like fresh berry tarts.
- SCORES: 95 points – Wine Advocate; 94 points – Vinous.
Larmandier-Bernier 'Rosé de Saignée' Extra Brut 1er Cru, Champagne, France NV
Larmandier-Bernier is an innovator in Champagne, known for crafting wines that showcase the purity of their Côte des Blancs terroir. This rare Rosé de Saignée is a testament to their dedication to organic farming and precise, terroir-driven winemaking.
- WINEMAKER: Pierre and Sophie Larmandier
- FARMING: Certified Organic and Biodynamic
- VARIETY: 100% Pinot Noir
- TERROIR: Sourced from 1er Cru vineyards in Vertus, where Pinot Noir thrives in the chalky soils of the Côte des Blancs.
- VINIFICATION: Produced using the saignée method, where juice is bled off from the skins after a short maceration to extract color and flavor. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged on lees.
- AGING: Aged on lees for 24+ months before disgorgement with a minimal dosage of 3g/L.
- TASTING NOTES: Intense and expressive, with aromas of wild strawberries, raspberries, and pomegranate, balanced by hints of citrus zest and chalky minerality. The palate is vibrant and structured, with a lingering, refreshing finish.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Perfect with duck breast, salmon tartare, or charcuterie. Also pairs well with desserts like fresh berry tarts.
- SCORES: 95 points – Wine Advocate; 94 points – Vinous.