Maison Alexandre Bonnet SAS
Champagne Rose
2019
$112.50
3 case(s) available
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.