Winemakers
Michel Parisot
Technical Data
Alcohol
12%
Sugar
9 g/L
Champagne Veuve A. Devaux
Champagne Veuve A. Devaux
Cuvée Rosée
Background
Champagne DEVAUX is a well-established brand since 1846 and today the most prestigious house from the charismatic Pinot Noir region called “Côte des Bar” situated in the southern part of Champagne on the edge of the Burgundy region. This very exclusive Champagne House is known for its lovely complex and elegant style, due to a high proportion of reserve wines, with a delicate and soft mousse. All DEVAUX Champagnes NV are 3 to 5 years bottle aged so very food friendly.
Appellation
Champagne, France
Varietal Composition
80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay
Winemaking
The Cuvée Rosée is a blend of Pinot Noir 80% (including 10% of red wine and 5% skin contact rosé juice from selected vineyards) and Chardonnay 20%. First pressing juice only with 20% reserve wines partially aged in large oak casks. Aged 3 years on lees and an extra 3 to 6 months after dosage.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Soft and ripe raspberries followed by aniseed notes.
Palate: A lovely fresh and smooth mousse with a good balance and violet notes on the finish.
