Champagne Rosé De Saignee Brut 1er Cru Larmandier Bernier NV Size::1 Bottle citrus peel and spices

citrus peel and spices

The Goisots believe it is a terroir quite similar to the Vaillons 1er cru in Chablis but there is more "white Burgundy" personality here than we have ever seen from Vaillons

very pretty

rice dishes and a multitude of chicken dishes and light foods

The fruit focused mid-palate is followed by subtle mineral notes and a hint of crystalized ginger in the finish

Champagne Rosé De Saignee Brut 1er Cru Larmandier Bernier NV Size::1 Bottle citrus peel and spicesForget what you know about Ros. This is something quite different. Saigne literally means "to bleed". In winemaking parlance, it means to use the 'free run' juice of a grape, which is drawn off the grape skins prior to, or shortly after, the start of fermentation. In this case, the grapes (100% Pinot Noir) are allowed to macerate for several days before the juice is drawn off and it is this 'soak' that gives the colour and much of the body and flavour