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Rose de Craie Champagne by Etienne Calsac NV
Rose de Craie Champagne
by Etienne Calsac NV
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($737.94 per case)
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Producer : Etienne Calsac
Region : Champagne (France), France (France)
Bottle Per Case : 6 x 750 ml
Food Pairing : Breads, Caviar, Scallop
Tasting Notes
Etienne Calsac is one of the most exciting young producers in the Cotes de Blanc. Etienne produces a confidential amount of rosé each year using Pinot Noir from Vertus, blended with a selection of base wine from L’Echapée Belle. Etienne’s goal is to create a pale-hued rosé reminiscent of the Blanc de Blancs house style.
The Rosé de Craie is made with 90% Chardonnay, and 10% Pinot Noir grape varietals. They’re aged in barrels and stainless steel vats, creating a medium-bodied, aromatic drink. It shows a beautiful light pink color, with sunset highlights.
This elegant rosé has sophisticated aromas, complex and fresh, with notes of red berries, citrus, and spices. It’s dry and balanced on the palate, with fruity, sweet flavors and a pleasant minerality. It has a lingering aftertaste of white flowers and red berries.
Specs
| Bottles Per Case | 6 Pack |
|---|---|
| Cellaring | Drink Now or Cellar |
| Sweetness | XD - Extra Dry See Sweetness Chart |
| Bottle Size | 750 ml |
| Producer | Etienne Calsac |
| Region | Champagne (France), France (France) |
| Alcohol | 12% alc./vol. |
| Style | Sparkling |
| Farming Method | Organic |
| Grapes | 90% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Noir |
| Food Pairing | Breads, Caviar, Scallop |
| Descriptors | Floral, Fruity, Mineral |
| Wine Type | Rosé, Sparkling |
| Wood Presence | Oaked |
| Body | Medium |
| Price of Case | $737.94 |
The Producer
Etienne Calsac
When Etienne Calsac established his own Champagne brand back in 2010, he had a clear vision right from the beginning. He aimed to create a unique cuvée using grapes from a small vineyard located in Avize. This particular 0.10-hectare vineyard had been planted by his grandparents in their backyard just outside the historic village's centre. It was a distinct clos, surrounded by the walls of their property.
In Champagne, using the term ‘clos’ on a label required a special permit, so Etienne needed a name for this specific plot. According to the cadastral maps, the official name of this land was 'Les Maladrières' or 'Les Maladries,' referring to the place where sick individuals (les malades) were brought during the plague. Instead of shying away from this somewhat grim history, Etienne chose to embrace it. He featured the iconic plague doctor on the label, complete with the distinctive beak-like mask believed to be filled with aromatic herbs and spices, which the doctor used for protection.
Certainly, the character of this terroir has evolved significantly since the Middle Ages. Today, Etienne's beloved vineyard is cultivated organically, plowed with horses, and meticulously crafted to be the flagship Champagne of his collection.
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