LARMANDIER-BERNIER Rosé de Saignée

The Pinots (90% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Gris) from the oldest vines of the Larmandier's domaine are partly destemmed and left to macerate for two to three days before the 'bleeding' is carried out. Then come the natural alcoholic fermentation (indigenous yeast) in concrete eggs and enamel-lined steel vat, the malolactic fermentation and the maturation on the lees for about a year. The bottling takes place end of July. After aging for at least 2 additional years in the cellars, disgorging is done with a discreet dosage of 2 g/l.

The color resembles the tonality of blood orange juice. This is a powerful wine that flows onto the palate with an expression of bright red fruit that recalls the wines of Chambolle in its luxuriousness, but is backed up with serious structure. This compelling, totally seductive wine possesses awesome richness and vibrancy, with layers of aromas and flavors that continue to develop in the glass all the way through to the long, intensely satisfying finish.

"A tip: aerate the bottle, give it time to open up, or even decant the juice. You have everything to gain. It would be a shame to miss out on a rosé that completely stands out from the usual norms. Gone is the indulgence, we are now in a world of verticality”