Rosé de Macération a Bouzy (d2023)

4.2

Region

France › Champagne › Montagne de Reims › Grande Montagne de Reims › Bouzy › Champagne AOC

Type

rose · traditional · sparkling · extra-brut

Grapes

Pinot Noir

Alcohol

12.5%

Volume

750 mL

Dosage

2.3 g/L

Disgorged

2023-11

On lees

N/A

Available at

Sabotage
Goodwine
Wine Bureau#90095

Tasting Notes(5)

Boris25 March 2026· Lo Kyiv·π-not vol. 2

4.2

Great, as always. That signature profile - barberry candy, red currant, caramel, red apple skin, spices, calendula. Fresh, multilayered, complex, with a slightly chalky finish that just goes on and on. One of the best rosé Champagnes at its price point, and consistently so.

Boris10 December 2024

About

Rosé de Macération is 100% Pinot Noir from Les Juliennes, a vineyard located on the terres blanches (white soils) in Bouzy on the border with Tauxières, planted in 1973. Whole cluster maceration for 2 to 3 days, then direct pressing of the grapes. The still wine is racked once and not filtered before its secondary fermentation.

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Arguably one of the best rosé Champagnes available at this price point (at least, in UA), this bottle offers a compelling experience. Its mineral profile might initially seem less friendly, but with time in bottle, it mellows down and becomes more deep and approachable. The nose delights with notes of barberry candy, red currant, caramel, red apple skin, spices, and calendula. On the palate, it is fresh, multilayered, and complex, extending to a long and simply delicious slightly chalky finish.

This rosé stands out as a season favourite, skillfully blending notes of barberry candy, red currant, caramel, red apple skin, and red flowers. Its complexity and multilayered character are matched by freshness, body, and length, making it a wine one would be delighted to enjoy repeatedly.

Enjoying this wine again brings the same pleasure as before. It features an inviting blend of barberry candy, red currant, caramel, red apple, and red flowers. The wine's complexity is matched by its freshness and flavourfulness. It's relatively intense yet well-balanced, leaving a long and flavourful aftertaste. Revisiting this wine confirms its consistent quality and delightful character.

Following our exceptional Super Tuscan wine tasting, we found ourselves eager to debrief and discuss our impressions over "something" sparkling and refreshing. Our first choice was a bottle of Bruno Paillard, which unfortunately was corked. Fortuitously, this led us to uncork a bottle of rosé by Lahaye, one of my top picks for rosé Champagne, much to my delight.

The wine's beautiful bouquet, featuring barberry candy, red currant, caramel, red apples, and hints of red flowers, offers a delightful complexity. It's fresh, flavourful, and quite intense, yet remains well-balanced and round, culminating in a long and flavourful finish. The harmony between its complexity and inviting friendliness makes it a wonderful choice. A truly enjoyable experience with every sip.