Grand Vintage Rosé 2012

Producing the rosé version is always more challenging than the white. The blend here is 42% Pinot Noir 13% of it red wine, 35% Chardonnay and 23% Meunier with a dosage again of 5g/l. The key to blending the rosé lies in maintaining softness in counterpoint to the grapiness and acidity. The Pinot Noir in Grand Vintage Rosé adds a hint of tannins to the structure and the percentage of red wine in this 2012 is the lowest ever. This to not modify the aromatic quality and stability of the color and made possible by using Grand Cru Ay grapes that are more intense and rich and thus less red wine is needed. According to Benoît Gouez, this makes the wine more elegant. While intense, this Champagne has a sophisticated refinedness, the tannins never become heavy or bitter, with a vivacious freshness of wild, red berries and nuances of aromatic herbs and light notes of oriental spice, while black tea distinguishes the finish.