- 91 points -
December 2018Spring blossom and saffron notes accent crushed white raspberry, toast and pastry cream flavors in this vibrant rosé Champagne, with a fine, creamy mousse. Mouthwatering finish...
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VARNIER-FANNIERE
Rose Brut Grand Cru
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Champagne
Classification
Grand cru
Varietal(s)
Chardonnay
90 %
Pinot Noir
10 %
Colour
Rose
Sugar
Brut
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About this winery
The history of the Varnier-Fannière estate dates back to 1860, when the Fannière family began growing grapes and selling them to the Champagne negociant houses. It was only in 1950 that the family started producing Champagne under their own name. In 1989 Denis Varnier took over the vineyards and the house we know today was born. Varnier-Fannière's vineyard holdings are tiny, just 4 hectares of exclusively Grand Cru vineyards in Avize, Oger, Oiry and Cramant. Annual production is 3000 cases...
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Product notes
Rosé Grand Cru is a unique wine that combines the elegance of Chardonnay grapes (90%) with the power and fruitiness of Pinot Noir grapes (10%) from the village of Ambonnay, one of Champagne’s historic Grand Cru villages.
Production notes
This Grand Cru Rose is a blend of different years of harvest. It spends 36 months on its’ lees before disgorgement and has a dosage of 10 g/l.
Tasting notes
The wine displays a pale pink color, combining amber and ruby reflections. The nose is dominated by aromas of fresh red berries, blackberries, and currant. The lively, perfectly balanced attack on the palate is reminiscent of Pinot Noir’s strong character. It ends on a long, elegant, and powerful finish. This Champagne is ideal as an aperitif or with red fruit desserts.
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