Champagne Rosé De Saignee Brut 1er Cru Larmandier Bernier NV Size::1 Bottle deep aromas of black cherry

deep aromas of black cherry

almonds and dried fruits as well as complex hints of cacao

soaring aromas and flavors of passion fruit and pear nectar accented by a delicate note of lemon verbena

A wine of tremendous power and concentration is evident from the initial engagement on the nose through to a deep and almost endless palate

Champagne Rosé De Saignee Brut 1er Cru Larmandier Bernier NV Size::1 Bottle deep aromas of black cherryForget 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