Nestled in the heart of the picturesque village of Les Riceys, on the border of Champagne and Burgundy, Domaine Alexandre Bonnet stands out for its deep roots in an exceptional terroir. Unique in its kind, Les Riceys is the only village to boast three appellations d’origine contrôlée (AOC): champagne, coteaux-champenois and rosé-des-riceys. A distinction that testifies to the richness and diversity of its wines.
A Privileged Terroir, Cradle of Pinot Noir
On this historic estate, founded in 1934, Pinot Noir reigns supreme. Making up over 80% of the vineyard, this grape variety finds remarkable expression in the Kimmeridgian clay-limestone soil, similar to that of the Chablis grands crus. Benefiting from an enviable amount of sunshine, Alexandre Bonnet’s vineyards produce grapes of exceptional quality, enabling the production of champagnes and still wines of the highest quality.
Rosé des Riceys 2020: The Quintessence of Pinot Noir
Rosé des Riceys La Forêt 2020 perfectly embodies the ambition and expertise of Alexandre Bonnet. This rosé wine, made from carefully controlled maceration, is distinguished by its powerful yet delicate character. Its carmine-red color with ruby highlights heralds a complex bouquet of cherry, wild berry and fresh notes of almond and white pepper. On the palate, a vigorous attack of redcurrant is followed by aromas of raspberry and violet, testifying to remarkable finesse and structure.
Commitment to Eco-Responsibility
The Alexandre Bonnet estate doesn’t just produce wines of excellence; it is also committed to an ambitious eco-responsible approach. From precision viticulture to agro-ecological practices, from the development of biodiversity to eco-designed packaging, every stage of production is designed to respect the environment. HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) and VDC (Viticulture Durable en Champagne) certifications crown these efforts.
Tasting and food/wine pairing
Rosé des Riceys La Forêt 2020, to be enjoyed between 3 and 5 years to appreciate the fruit of youth, or from 8-10 years for greater complexity, is ideal at 12°C. It goes perfectly with andouillette de Troyes, tournedos Rossini, game birds or pâté en croûte. A taste experience worthy of its great ageing potential, as demonstrated by the recent tasting of a 1985 vintage.
Availability: Rosé des Riceys La Forêt 2020 is available directly from the estate and selected retailers, offering wine lovers the chance to discover this Champagne treasure.
To find out more about the estate and its creations, visit www.alexandrebonnet.com and follow @champagnealexandrebonnet on Instagram.
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