Rosé L'Assemblage 2000
Emmanuel Brochet | Rosé | Vintage 2000
One glass – and immediately a memory comes to mind: strawberry cake. Sweetly playful, yet elegant and complex.
On the nose: red berries, rosehip, dried herbs. On the palate: precise fruit, gentle tannins, fine spice – and a quiet, clear structure.
needs no introduction. Or does he?
For years he's been vinifying the wines of Le Mont Benoît with quiet precision – as a true one-man operation. Labels with dégorgement dates? Not here – because he even handles the labeling personally. Son Sascha is now on board – but you can feel that nothing is being rushed here.
The Rosé? A blend of Pinot Meunier from friendly winegrowers and red wine from the top of Le Mont Benoît (planted 2000). Not saignée, but classically assembled – and that was an excellent decision.
Enjoyed today without pairing – because I didn't want to steal the show from this bottle. Instead at the Fatto a Mano – Black Tie – an ideal setting.
Facts:
Tasting Notes
Reminds me of strawberry cake – sweetly playful, yet elegant and complex. On the nose red berries, rosehip and dried herbs; on the palate precise fruit, gentle tannins and fine spice with clear structure.
Ein Glas – und sofort eine Erinnerung im Kopf: 🍓 Erdbeerkuchen. Süßlich und verspielt, aber trotzdem elegant und komplex. In der Nase: rote…
Details
| Producer | Emmanuel Brochet |
| Cuvée | Rosé L'Assemblage |
| Vintage | 2000 |
| Category | Rosé |
| Grape Varieties | Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier |
| Terroir | Montagne de Reims |
| Style | Extra Brut, Brut, Vintage |
| Highlights | Strawberry cake, red berries, rosehip, gentle tannins |