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Champagne Valentin Leflaive

Champagne Valentin Leflaive MA | 16 | 6.0 Grand Cru Rosé Brut NV

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91 points
James Suckling

About

ORIGIN is the House’s state of mind. A code in which the color indicates the grape variety, the letters express the terroir, the numbers illustrate the base years and the dosage. This modern approach affirms Valentin Leflaive’s desire to play on transparency.

Terroir

Le Mesnil sur Oger Grand Cru (49 %) – Côte des Blancs, Ambonnay Grand Cru (51%) – Montagne de Reims. Flint and chalk from the Upper Turonian for Mesnil sur Oger. Clay and Limestone (Senonian chalk) for Ambonnay

Vinification

87 % of clear bases wines (49% Mesnil + 38% Ambonnay)13 % red wines vinified (Ambonnay). The harvest is 100% manual. Direct pressure level for future clear bases (87%). 23 % of reserve wine was used (Mesnil and Ambonnay).

Tasting Notes

Champagne Valentin Leflaive Rosé Grand Cru is characterized by an incomparable purity, finesse and freshness. Its salmon pink dress and its majestic effervescence enchant our senses. On the nose, refreshing citrus aromas combine with enchanting notes of raspberries and wild strawberries. The palate is precise and fresh with a mineral hint and sensual notes of small red fruits that titillate our taste buds.

Food Pairing

Rissoles de sires de Coucy, Charlotte with tomato, Goat Pie, Crayfish Timbale, Blue Lobster and Red Mullet

Appellation

Montagne de Reims

Sizes Available

750 ML

Awards & Recognition

91 points
A well-rounded, textural and flavorful champagne rosé. It shows notes of wild currants, frozen blueberries and some herbs as well. It’s supple with a creamy mousse. Mellow and fruit-driven with a relaxed finish. Disgorged in 2023. Dosage 6g/L. Drink now.
James Suckling
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