Introduction:
The N/V François Secondé Champagne Brut Rosé is a finely crafted grower Champagne from the Grand Cru village of Sillery in the Montagne de Reims. Made exclusively from Pinot Noir, this wine captures the purity, finesse, and delicate power of traditional rosé Champagne, offering a balance of red fruit, minerality, and subtle autolytic character.

Terroir:
This rosé comes from Grand Cru vineyards planted on chalky-clay soils in Sillery. The Montagne de Reims terroir provides ideal conditions for Pinot Noir: cool climate, excellent drainage, and limestone-rich subsoils that lend the wine its hallmark mineral tension and elegance.

Appearance:
In the glass, it displays a pale salmon-pink hue with vibrant clarity and a steady stream of fine bubbles—a visual cue of both quality and extended lees aging.

Nose:
Aromatically, it leads with red berries—wild strawberry, raspberry, and cherry blossom—underscored by blood orange zest, crushed stone, and a subtle brioche note from time on lees. There’s a delicate floral nuance that lifts the profile beautifully.

Palate:
Dry and focused, the palate shows tart cranberry, red currant, and a hint of rhubarb, followed by layers of citrus peel and wet chalk. The mousse is creamy yet energetic, with racy acidity balancing the fruit and textural finesse. A low dosage enhances its precision and mineral edge.

Finish:
The finish is long and refined, with lingering red berry brightness, citrus oil, and a touch of almond pastry. The mineral structure carries through to the end, leaving a crisp, satisfying aftertaste.

Overall Impression:
François Secondé’s Brut Rosé is a compelling and elegant expression of Grand Cru Pinot Noir. It’s layered, mineral-driven, and impeccably balanced—perfect for those who appreciate a more serious style of rosé Champagne. Excellent now, it also has the structure to evolve further over the next few years.

Food Pairing Suggestions:

• Meat dish: Duck breast with cherry glaze or prosciutto-wrapped scallops — the wine’s red fruit and crisp structure enhance savory-sweet contrasts.

• Vegetarian option: Beetroot and goat cheese salad with orange vinaigrette or grilled radicchio with balsamic — the wine’s acidity and floral notes mirror earthy and bitter-sweet flavors.

• Cheese pairing: Young Brie or Chaource — creamy textures and mild funk are perfectly offset by the wine’s freshness and mousse.

Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): 12%
Farming Practices: Sustainable; hand-harvested, low-intervention grower Champagne
Producer Name: François Secondé
Old World / New World: Old World
Country of Origin: France
Region: Champagne, Montagne de Reims (Sillery - Grand Cru)
Grape Varietals: 100% Pinot Noir
Vintage: Non-Vintage
Wine Style: Dry sparkling rosé; red-fruited, mineral, and finely textured. Light to medium body.
Winemaking Techniques: Double rosé method (blend + saignée); aged minimum 24 months on lees; low dosage; traditional bottle fermentation and manual riddling
Pack Size: 750 ml
Container Style: Glass bottle
Closure Style: Champagne cork