This Rosé Grand Cru is the perfect illustration of the marriage between Le Mesnil sur Oger Grand Cru and Ambonnay Grand Cru
Story
Location
Origin of the grape : Le Mesnil sur Oger Grand Cru (49 %) - Côte des Blancs Ambonnay Grand Cru (51%) - Montagne de Reims
Altitude : 119m on Mesnil sur Oger and 100 m for Ambonnay
Altitude : 119m on Mesnil sur Oger and 100 m for Ambonnay
Terroir
Origin of Grapes : 49% Le Mesnil sur Oger / 51% Ambonnay
Growing Area : Coeur de Terroir
Vines Age : 20 years
Soils type : Flint and chalk for Le Mesnil sur Oger, Clay and Limestone (Senonian chalk) for Ambonnay
Growing Area : Coeur de Terroir
Vines Age : 20 years
Soils type : Flint and chalk for Le Mesnil sur Oger, Clay and Limestone (Senonian chalk) for Ambonnay
In the vineyard
Method : Sustainable Viticulture
100% Hand-Harvested
100% Hand-Harvested
Vinification
Blending : 13% red wine from Ambonnay
Pressure : Fractional (prunings are separated from the rest and eliminated)
Fermentation : In thermoregulated stainless steel vats
Reserve Wines : 23%
Bottling : May 2017
Pressure : Fractional (prunings are separated from the rest and eliminated)
Fermentation : In thermoregulated stainless steel vats
Reserve Wines : 23%
Bottling : May 2017
Ageing
Ageing on laths : at least 36 months
Disgorgement : 06/11/2020
Disgorgement : 06/11/2020
Varietals
Pinot Noir : 51%
Chardonnay : 49%
Chardonnay : 49%
Specifications
Alcohol content: 12,50 ABV
Residual Sugar: 6 g/l
Advice
Serving
Drinking window : To drink within two years
Service Temperature : 8-10°C (48-52°F)
Service Temperature : 8-10°C (48-52°F)
Tasting notes
Ris de Veau, Charlotte with tomato, Goat Pie, Crayfish Timbale, Blue Lobster and Red Mullet.
Food and wine pairings
It is characterized by an incomparable purity, finesse and freshness. Its salmon pink dress and its majestic effervescence enchant our senses. On the nose, refreshing citrus aromas combine with enchanting notes of raspberries and wild strawberries. The palate is precise and fresh with a mineral hint and sensual notes of small red fruits that titillate our taste buds.
