Rose de Saignee 1er Cru Brut

Score

95

"An enticing rosé champagne that's more like a red with bubbles. Bronze with a red hue. Aromas of watermelon, jasmine and hibiscus. Medium- to full-bodied with a lovely consistency of fruit and a focused, polished palate with dried apples and pomegranate. Cantaloupe and some brioche in the aftertaste. 2019 vintage. Pure pinot noir. Drink now."

Score

94

"The NV Brut Rose de Saignée (100% Premier Cru Pinot Noir from the 2018 vintage) is fabulous and a great example of this style. A burst of dark red cherry, lavender, spice, blood orange and pomegranate races across the palate. This release screams with Pinot character, marrying depth with notable finesse along the way. I loved it. Dosage is 4 grams per liter. Disgorged: June, 2023."

Score

92

"Raspberries, redcurrants, strawberries, rose petals, geraniums and a hint of bread crust. The palate reveals mature fruit and balanced acidity. Intense pomegranate and blackberry flavours, finishing with a subtle nuttiness. Ripe, concentrated and distinctive."

Score

92

"From the 2019 vintage and disgorged in September 2024 with a dosage of four grams per liter, the latest rendition of Geoffroy's NV Rose de Saignee Cumieres Premier Cru—as always—derives exclusively from Cumieres. The only stage at which this cuvee encounters oak is during its 70 to 80 hours of maceration in open vats. Thereafter, it matures in enameled vats with very little in the way of solids, and this provides a point of distinction from many other saignee-style roses in Champagne. It leaps from the glass with an expressive bouquet of grapefruit zest, blood orange and redcurrant mingling with nuances of red flowers and clove. On the palate, it is full-bodied, rich and broad-shouldered—intense and textural—with ripe yet vibrant acidity, culminating in a long, perfumed finish, where subtly bitter phenolics assert themselves. This is not a wine suited for casual aperitifs; rather, it is best savored alongside hearty fare such as red meats or tuna tartare, where its depth can be fully appreciated."

Score

91

"A pink/cherry color, the NV Champagne 1er Cru Rosé De Saignée Extra Brut is ripe and inviting on the nose, with notes of macerated berries, violets, purple flowers, and savory herbs. Medium-bodied and broader shouldered, it fills the palate and has some real structure as well as a fluffy expanding mousse. A heartier rosé, it retains good freshness and will be best enjoyed over the next few years."

Score

91

"Firm and tightly meshed, with hints of grilled herbs and graphite lacing flavors of blackberry clafoutis, wild cherry, smoke and red licorice as they ride the creamy mousse. Mouthwatering, minerally finish. Disgorged January 2023. Drink now through 2026. 200 cases imported."