Jean Vesselle Rosé de Saignée Brut Champagne

Jean Vesselle Rosé de Saignée Brut Champagne

WINERY: Domaine Jean Vesselle

WINEMAKERS: Delphine and David Vesselle

ESTABLISHED: 1800s

REGION: FRANCE • Champagne • Bouzy

APPELLATION: Champagne AOC

BLEND: 100% Pinot Noir

VINEYARDS: Estate vineyards are located in and around the village of Bouzy. Soils are the classic, chalky terroir of the Montagne de Reims.

AGE OF VINES: 15-30 years

WINEMAKING: Hand-harvested. Rosé de saignée (grapes macerated for 24-48 hours then juice “bled” off). Fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks. Aged in bottle for three years. Dosage 9 grams/L.

PAIRING SUGGESTIONS: Smoked ham or other charcuterie; Asian-inspired dishes (sushi in particular)

A wine that will capture your heart, to be enjoyed with that special someone. Surprisingly delicious with a combination of “Mortadella salami and strawberries”, an absolute delight with Italian charcuterie. It also complements salmon or quail in a cherry sauce.

Reviews

Wine & Sprits – “This vinous Champagne’s sour-cherry flavors carry the meaty flesh and the crunchy skins of the fruit. It’s distinctly dark, yet acidity keeps it crisp, encouraging the wine’s floral scents. A concentrated 100 percent pinot noir from Bouzy, this could take on a seared New York strip steak.” (94 Pts)

Jeb Dunnuck – “A deep ruby color, the NV Champagne Jean vesselle Rose De Saignée Brut is expressive and perfumed yet elegant and refined, with candied red pomegranate, fresh grapefruit and orange peel, and loads of rosy perfume. From the base of 2021, it has a lovely, refined, pinpoint mousse and medium to full body, though only in its richness of Bouy. It’s light on its feet and has a bright and focused feel with purity.” (93 Pts)

Wine Spectator – “A deep cranberry in color and very vinous in style, this is like red Burgundy with bubbles, offering hints of violet and graphite to the ripe black cherry and plum fruit and spice and dried thyme notes. Vibrant acidity steers this wine through to the lightly chalky finish.” (92 Pts)