
Nicolas Maillart - Brut Rosé, Grand Cru Champagne (NV)
TASTING NOTES
Salmon-pink in colour with a fine, lingering mousse. Intense with notes of fruit (ripe and from the forest floor). The initial impact is wonderfully fresh and vinous, followed by great finesse.
REGION | France > Champagne |
GRAPE(S) | Pinot Noir 60%; Chardonnay 40% |
VINTAGE | NV |
ABV | 12.5% |
FEATURES | Sustainable |
SCALE | Dry |
From the wonderfully named-grand cru village of Bouzy, Champagne.
Maceration on skins for 52 hours Slow, gentle pressing using gravity-flow techniques. Vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats and a period in the barrel for a certain volume of reserve wines. Average two-year maturing period in the bottle. Disgorged by hand and laid down for at least three months before sale Dosage: 6 g/litre