CHAMPAGNE VALENTIN LEFLAIVE CHAMPAGNE BRUT GRAND CRU ROSE MA|19|60

This Grand Cru Rosé Champagne exemplifies the perfect marriage between Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Ambonnay, two prestigious terroirs with distinctive flint and chalk soils situated at 100-119m altitude with southeast exposure. Sustainably farmed 25-year-old vines of 51% Pinot Noir and 49% Chardonnay are hand-harvested and crafted through fractional pressing, with 13% red wine from Ambonnay added for color and complexity. After fermentation in stainless steel and 40 months aging on laths with 18% reserve wines, this salmon-pink champagne displays fine, abundant bubbles and enticing aromas of raspberries, redcurrant, and pomelo. The palate reveals a remarkably soft, lace-like texture culminating in a salivating, slightly iodized finish with impressive length—perfect alongside lobster, scallops, or firm-fleshed fish like bass or John Dory.