Brocard Pierre Saignée de la Côte

France, Champagne, Côte des Bar
Bottle
Identity
Producer Champagne Brocard Pierre
Vol 0.75
Grapes Pinot Noir
Color Rosé
Sweetness Extra Brut
Tasting
Color Desc Intense ruby with orange highlights
Aroma Savory red fruits, jam, strawberries, raspberries, blackcurrants, rose petals, violets, pepper, cinnamon
Palate Full-bodied and vinous with thrilling acidity, red fruits, cinnamon, and licorice
Finish Incredibly long finish with notes of red fruits, a pinch of vanilla, and licorice
Food Pairing Perfect with lamb and Indian food
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
Organic Yes
Sugar (g/l) 2.00
Aging Process Spent 23 months on the lees in bottle
Fermentation Non-oxidative vinification with nitrogen to protect tanks, minimal sulfur dioxide use
Terroir
Soil Clay-calcareous soil (Kimmeridgian)
Vine Age 59 years
Harvest Type manual
Harvest Desc Grapes harvested from the Frillon vineyard near Celles-sur-Ource
Interesting facts
Brocard family descendants of the Irish Kennedy family, involved in viticulture since the 11th century. Thibaud Brocard is the 5th generation working family vineyards near Celles-sur-Ource.
Logistics
Cork natural cork