2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Champagne Rosé de Saignée Brut Nature
Region Champagne
Soil Sparnacian; ypresian lagoonal clay-limestone
Elevation 158.0 meters
Orientation North
Harvest Dates 3 September 2018
Sites Single parcel: La Tempêtée, Œuilly, Vallée de la Marne
Grape Clone Selection of 13 different Pinot Noir types
Vine Age Pinot Noir planted in 1981
Fermentation Vessels Burgundian oak barrels
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing After Skin Maceration
Natural Yeast Yes
Bottling Date 5 April 2019
Disgorgement Date 3 June 2024
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 3,700 bottles
Bottles3,700
Production Details The grapes underwent 16 hours of skin maceration. The base wine remained seven months on harvest lees in Burgundian oak barrels, followed by five years and two months on bottle lees. The parcel has a 13% slope and is managed with minimal soil disturbance, natural inter-row grass, herbotherapy, Cordon de Royat/Poussard pruning and natural fertilization.
Tasting Notes James Suckling: red cherries, cherry blossom, sweet pastry, blood orange and licorice; fresh, zesty and bright with fine bubbles. Antonio Galloni, April 2025: cranberry, game, mint and crushed raspberry; powerful, resonant and rich.
Food Pairing Gravlax salmon, red meat, cheese, fruit salad, roasted poultry, lamb or tuna tataki