Benoit Lahaye
Rosé de Maceration Extra Brut
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Rosè Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees in barrels and jars; disgorgement December 2023. |
- Origin: Rosé Extra Brut AOC from the Champagne region, France
- Grapes and style: 100% Pinot Noir, vinified as a rosé through whole bunch skin maceration
- Profile: Hints of red fruits and pastry notes, fresh, elegant and dry taste
- Method: Sparkling wine made using the traditional method and aged on the lees in barrels and jars
- Serving and pairings: Serve at 6–8 °C, suitable for shellfish, lean fish and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine is it
Benoit Lahaye Champagne Rosé de Maceration is an Extra Brut rosé sparkling wine with a biodynamic character, fully expressing the nature of Pinot Noir. Crafted using the Traditional Method, this Champagne features a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose, clear aromas of red fruits and delicate pastry notes emerge. On the palate, it is fresh, elegant, and finishes with a pure, dry aftertaste. Its natural savouriness makes it ideal to accompany refined starters, shellfish, fish-based dishes, and cheeses.
Where does it come from
This wine originates in France, within the prestigious Champagne region. The vineyards, cultivated with a strict biodynamic approach, are located in the communes of Bouzy, Ambonnay, Voipreux, and Tauxières. The presence of specific plots, such as Les Juliennes, reinforces a strong territorial identity. Benoit Lahaye's careful work respects the vocation of the soil, ensuring grapes of the highest quality that deliver an authentic expression of the area of origin in the glass.
How is it produced
Production begins with a selective whole bunch skin maceration, designed to extract colour and aromatic nuances. The prise de mousse follows the timing of the Traditional Method, followed by careful ageing on the lees in barrels and jars, a technical choice that enriches the texture of the sip. The absence of high sugar dosage defines a clean and dry flavour profile, giving the wine perfect balance and excellent cellaring potential.
History and Curiosities
Born in the prestigious vineyards of Bouzy, Ambonnay, Voipreux and Tauxières, this exclusive Champagne AOC reflects the pure essence of the region. Benoit Lahaye's biodynamic approach enhances the whole bunch Pinot Noir from the Les Juliennes plot, resulting in a refined Rosé de Macération. Ageing on the lees in barrels and jars gives this wine extraordinary complexity, awarded 92 points by Vinous. A wine of rare elegance, capable of evolving beautifully in the cellar for up to ten years.
Awards
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92/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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89/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
| Name | Benoit Lahaye Champagne Rosè de Maceration |
|---|---|
| Type | Rosé biodynamic classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Benoit Lahaye |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in the prestigious vineyards of Bouzy, Ambonnay, Voipreux and Tauxières, this exclusive Champagne AOC reflects the pure essence of the region. Benoit Lahaye's biodynamic approach enhances the whole bunch Pinot Noir from the Les Juliennes plot, resulting in a refined Rosé de Macération. Ageing on the lees in barrels and jars gives this wine extraordinary complexity, awarded 92 points by Vinous. A wine of rare elegance, capable of evolving beautifully in the cellar for up to ten years. |
| Origin | Municipalities of Bouzy, Ambonnay, Voipreux and Tauxières (Champagne, France) |
| Production technique | Classic method (traditional method), rosé from skin maceration |
| Wine making | Classic method (traditional method) rosé sparkling wine from maceration: Pinot Noir macerated on the skins (whole bunches); ageing on the lees in barrels and jars; disgorgement December 2023; extra brut dosage. |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees in barrels and jars; disgorgement December 2023. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |