Larmandier-Bernier Rosé de Maturation 2013

100% Pinot Noir

From old vines in Vertus

Dosage: 3g./L.

Vinification:
This technique is rarely used in Champagne: the Pinots are partly destemmed and left to macerate for two to three days before the 'bleeding' is carried out. Then come the natural alcoholic fermentation (indigenous yeast) in an enamel-lined steel vat, the malolactic fermentation and the maturation on the lees for about a year. The bottling takes place end of July.

After being aged a minimum of 2 years in our cellars, the wine is disgorged 6 months before being marketed with a discreet dosage (3 grams of sugar).

Tasting notes:

JamesSuckling.com, October 2017 - Rosé de Saignée 1er Cru Extra Brut NV || 92 points
“Vintage 2014 released early as NV, this is a terrific expression of youthful pinot noir saignée with a 10% inclusion of co-planted pinot gris fermented in stainless and concrete eggs (20-25%). Delivers chalky minerals, poached pear and strawberries on the nose and palate. Smooth, soft and supple palate texture. Delicious. Made to drink young.”

Classification: Champagne
Alcohol: 12%
Net Volume: 750ml
Producer Address: Champagne Larmandier-Bernier, 19 Avenue du general de Gaulle, 51130 Vertus, France
Allergy Information: Contains sulfites. May contain traces of egg protein and milk

Bio Certificate: EARL CHAMPAGNE LARMANDIER-BERNIER - Kontrollnummer: CER-OPT19269-C135031 - FR-BIO-10