Larmandier Bernier Rose de Saignee Premier Cru Extra Brut 1.5L Magnum

Crafted in the famed Côte des Blancs region of Champagne, France, Champagne Larmandier-Bernier 'Rosé de Saignée' Premier Cru Extra Brut (1.5L Magnum) is a rare, benchmark grower Rosé Champagne produced by Pierre and Sophie Larmandier. Unlike the majority of Rosé Champagnes created by blending white and red wine, this cuvée is crafted using the traditional, highly demanding saignée (bleeding) method. Sourced entirely from old Pinot Noir vines in the Premier Cru village of Vertus, the grapes grow on chalky clay soils that impart both structural power and profound mineral lift. Presented in a 1.5-liter Magnum format, this generous large-format bottle provides the ideal conditions for slow, graceful maturation. Practicing certified biodynamic and organic viticulture, the estate hand-harvests low-yielding vines before allowing the grapes to macerate on their skins for several days to extract a natural deep ruby-pink hue, vibrant wild berry flavors, and noble tannins. Fermented using ambient yeasts in stainless steel and neutral vessels, the wine ages on fine lees in deep cellars before being finished with an ultra-low Extra Brut dosage (approx. 2-3 g/L).

Food Pairing: Duck breast with cherry reduction, roasted rack of lamb, pan-seared squab, charcuterie and pâté en croûte, grilled salmon steak, tuna carpaccio, and aged Comté cheese