Champagne Rosé De Saignee Brut 1er Cru Larmandier Bernier NV Size::1 Bottle very pretty

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The fruit focused mid-palate is followed by subtle mineral notes and a hint of crystalized ginger in the finish

The oyster shell suggestion in normal Manzanilla becomes a richer scent of abalone

and a lick of good French oak add complexity to the wine

François Labet and his team make some first rate Burgundy

Champagne Rosé De Saignee Brut 1er Cru Larmandier Bernier NV Size::1 Bottle very prettyForget 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