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R. C. Lemaire Rosé de Saignée Brut Champagne

alc./vol:
12%

Proof:
24°

Vintage:
Non-vintage

Aged:
No age statement

Category: Rosé champagnes

Product of: Product of France France

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A rose blended from of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Pinot Meunier with colour by limited skin contact.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 17/10/2011

Appearance

Clear, bright rhubarb red with persistent mousse.

Aroma

Red currant, cranberry, biscuity nose with doughy white bread and faint mouldy white cheese aromas.

Taste

Dull, somewhat tart, unripe red berry fruit with slight red cabbage flavours.

Aftertaste

Acidic, grapefruit zest with slight lingering citrus metallic notes.

Further product information

Closure: Champagne/cork & muselet wire cage

More about R. C. Lemaire Rosé de Saignée

Produced by Champagne Roger-Constant Lemaire

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UK distribution by Geri Conroy

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