Mouzon Leroux L'Incandescent Rose de Saignee 2018 Disg. Oct 2022

Crafted entirely from Pinot Noir grown in the chalky vineyards of Verzy Grand Cru, this is rosé with some serious personality. Rather than blending in red wine, Sébastien Mouzon uses the traditional saignée method, allowing the grapes a little skin contact to build colour, flavour and texture. The result is a beautifully expressive Champagne bursting with juicy red berries, wild strawberries and delicate floral aromas. There's a lovely hint of spice and savoury complexity lurking beneath all that vibrant fruit. On the palate, it's generous and wonderfully vinous, with ripe red fruit, fine bubbles and a gorgeous, rounded texture. Extended ageing on lees adds depth and finesse, while a tiny touch of dosage keeps everything beautifully balanced. A streak of chalky minerality and refreshing acidity brings the whole thing together. The finish is long, savoury and deliciously fresh, leaving a lingering impression of red fruit and subtle spice. Bold, elegant and just a little bit rebellious, this is grower Champagne at its most exciting.