Maison Alexandre Bonnet SAS
Champagne Rose
About this winery
The village lies at the end of the Laignes valley, on the edge of the Côte des Bar, between Champagne and Burgundy. It's a land of hillsides, emerging from the Jurassic period, that for centuries men have patiently shaped for the vine. Its history and its name are plural, and its reputation singular: Les Riceys. Today, it's the most sought-after cru on the Côte des Bar, with 3 AOCs conferred by the excellence of its Pinots Noirs: Champagne, Coteaux Champenois and Rosé des Riceys. Domaine...
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Product notes
White wine: slow pneumatic pressing, elimination of the “taille” must, static settling, slight sulphiting, addition of basic yeasts, natural malolactic fermentation, light filtration after cold stabilisation. Red wine: manual bunch sorting, complete destemming, vatting using gravity, gentle maceration under a submerged cap, 6 days of maturation in tanks.
Production notes
A variety of limestone and marls from the Kimmeridgian Jurassic era; cool and sunny semi-continental climate of southern Champagne, moderate altitude of 250 m. Agroecological practices: precision viticulture, broad-spectrum protection, soil tilling, grassing or sowing in the inter-row, organic composts, no weedkillers, no insecticides, HVE and VDC certifications since 2015.
Tasting notes
Full, delicious, very fruity, lively and structured with silky tannins. Long and refreshing finish.