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Campania Remensis
2019
4.6
Region
France › Champagne › Montagne de Reims › Vesle et Ardre › Champagne AOC
Type
rose · traditional · sparkling · extra-brut
Grapes
Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Field Blend, Pinot Noir
Alcohol
12.5%
Volume
750 mL
Dosage
3 g/L
Disgorged
2023-06
On lees
>36 months
Available at
- Wine Bureau#R8896
Tasting Notes(1)
4.6
An extraordinary rosé that defies my common expectations of the style. This wine demonstrates remarkable concentration while maintaining sublime elegance. Despite showing subtle signs of development, it remains energetically youthful at its core.
The nose presents a sophisticated array of aromas: fresh brioche, maritime notes of iodine and sea salt, fresh strawberries, crisp red apples, and tart cranberries. The palate is impressively structured, displaying power and precision in equal measure. The concentration is remarkable, yet never feels heavy-handed.
The finish is exceptionally long, introducing delicious Jerez-like oxidative notes that add further complexity. The overall impression is one of vibrancy and refinement - a serious rosé that showcases the style's often-overlooked potential for complexity and age-worthiness.
About
Campania Remensis is Bérêche's rose Extra Brut - the house's interpretation of the Petite Montagne, sourced from their plots around Ormes on the western edge of the Montagne de Reims. The blend is Pinot Noir-led with a Chardonnay share, a touch of Pinot Meunier, and a small co-planted field-blend parcel; rosee de saignee combined with a splash of still red for color and grip. Fermented and aged in oak.
The 2019: vintage cuvee, >36 months on lees, disgorged June 2023 as Extra Brut. The Petite Montagne tends to give a less-marketed style of Champagne - leaner, more savory, less honeyed - and Campania Remensis leans into that character rather than smoothing it out.
