Rene Geoffroy Champagne 1er Cru Brut Rose de Saignee NV The fruit was picked in

The fruit was picked in the cool of the morning and processed using anaerobic techniques

The malt comes off on the palate as cracker-y

followed by a palate full of fresh apple and tangerine flavours with creamy wood touches

Bea puts all the dry reds through extensive cuvaison

Rene Geoffroy Champagne 1er Cru Brut Rose de Saignee NV The fruit was picked inAs a preamble the ruby red hue of this Ros de Saigne is a pleasure for the eyes. The nose of this Champagne is a spring bouquet: rose, wild strawberry, raspberry and later blackberry combine perfectly to offer aromas, which would not be expected in a conventional ros Champagne. The mouth follows on from the nose, and, thanks to the structure of the Pinot Noir, the vinosity of the finish is compellin. Because of this freshness, this Ros de Saigne