Vanessa

9.1

THAT COLOR!!! 👀
Here is the Larmandier-Bernier Rosé de Saignée made from a blend of old vine Pinot Noir (90%) and Pinot Gris (10%) sharing a vineyard parcel in the Premier Cru Village of Vertus, in the Côte des Blancs region of Champagne. 🍾🥂

That deep pink color is a hallmark of the saignée / maceration method used to make rosé wine, where the crushed grape juice stays in contact with dark colored grape skins for an extended period of time, extracting those color compounds into the juice.

The longer the period of maceration, the deeper the hue. Here the juice macerated on the skins for 2-3 days! No wonder it’s such a vibrant hue!! 😍

These bubbles are extra brut with only 2 g/l in dosage, so very dry and crisp on the palate …. But the juicy red fruit character fills your mouth and lends a generous profile with robust notes of dark cherry clafoutis, stewed strawberry, raspberry, lemon, white peach, white tea, biscuit, and white blossom. The mousse is creamy and persistent.

This is a delicious wine from an amazing grower-producer (RM) we were fortunate to visit in 2021, where we learned a lot about their biodynamic, and meticulous, practices starting in the vineyard to the cellar to the bottle.

Cheers to wine moments that leave a last a lasting impression on the palate! Santé 🥂 — 2 days ago

with Deked1

Zach Jennings

8.9

Delicious little inexpensive Rosé — 4 months ago

Vanessa

9.5

Stunning brut rosé bubbles!!

Notes of cherry compote, pie crust, strawberries and cream, angel food cake, brioche, ripe apricot, white blossom, and toasted almond.

Creamy mouthfeel, fine mousse, with vibrant acidity adding lift and balance. — 2 months ago

with Deked1

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.5

Absolutely worth the hype. One of the best grower roses. Ripe strawberry, wild herbs, Swiss chard. — 3 months ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.9

2020 Disgorgment is utter perfection, a particular favorite, exploding with infinite depth of red berry fruit and chalky minerality with a vibrant, chiseled palate with singular texture and a finish that keeps on going. VO base with a touch of still Pinot from Francis Egly. Nothin’ like it. — 4 months ago

K L

9.0

Not loving this as much. Not sure if it aged too much. We’ve had better. — 5 months ago

with Matt

Gage Orion

9.5

Waited a year to open this bottle in celebration of my wife and I’s wedding anniversary. Raspberry, strawberry, tart, smooth, yet slightly acidic. Might be biased due to the occasion, but this bottle is really amazing! Happy anniversary to my beautiful bride ❤️ — 3 months ago

with Sarah

DelectableWino

9.0

Light, elegant, a bit floral. Great wine — 3 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

100% Pinot Noir Rose’. Medium pink color. Aromas of cherry, strawberry, pomegranate, wet stones and purple flowers. Strawberry fruit dominates the palate with hints of tropical fruit and mint. Nice heft, density and mouthfeel. Fresh, bold and bright. Part of The Capital Grille’s 2024 Generous Pour Program. — 4 months ago

David Peifer

9.2

Stone fruit and citrus. Easy drinking and delicious for a spring or summer day in the sun. — 4 months ago