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“Birthplace of Champagne Fresne Ducret, Ville-Dommange has witnessed the journey undertaken many years ago by the first voyagers of the family. For more than a century, successive generations ventured beyond the borders of their forefathers, discovering new frontiers and weaving together what they learned from their explorations with the traditions of their heritage. At the head of the family business since 2007, Pierre Fresne has devoted himself to continuing this family tradition.”

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Fresne Ducret ‘Spagyrie’ Premier Cru Rosé: $69.00

(Carefully curated notes below are taken from Fresne Ducret)

“«  Spagyrie » is an immersion into the fascinating field of alchemy. Using the grand principles of blending, Champagne Fresne Ducret separated, extracted, then combined the best of its three grape varieties to yield a cuvée remarkable for its generosity. A voyage into the heart of our terroir and its pinots, the red wine vinification brings to this rosé by blending aromas of strawberry and raspberry.” –Fresne Ducret

Varietal Composition

25.5% Pinot Noir, 62% Pinot Meunier, 8.5% Chardonnay

PROVENANCE 

Comes from Premier Cru vines in Villedommange, mainly “Les Braies” and “Les Mainberts”. Sandy and calcareous clay soils. 

VINIFICATION 

12 days maceration in stainless tanks for the red wine, which is 100% Pinot Noir. Vinified and aged 5 months in stainless steel tanks before bottling. Malo-lactic fermentation carried out. 

AGEING 

Bottled in 2015 with a capsule. Aged in underground cellars minimum 48 months.

Tasting Notes

“Deep pink colour, with copper nuances. A nice foam when poured stabilizes into a lovely string of pearls. The nose is dominated by red fruits—raspberry, redcurrant, pomegranate—punctuated with citrus notes. In the mouth, a moreishness characterized by Biscuits Roses and violet. Serve with seared duck breast, berry tarts, or raspberries with sabayon.”

Food Pairing

Consider serving it with seared duck breast, berry tarts, or raspberries with sabayon.