Les Vaudayants Rosé Grand Cru No. 22 from Champagne Georges Remy is a highly precise natural rosé champagne, made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes grown in the Les Vaudayants vineyard in Bouzy. A limited-production cuvée (1,306 bottles), it offers a salty energy, chiseled red fruit, and a silky texture.
The production of Les Vaudayants Rosé Grand Cru No. 22 Georges Remy
Blend
The cuvée is made exclusively from Pinot Noir. The rosé is obtained by blending white wines and a small amount of red wine (6%), designed to intensify the delicate color, reinforce the phenolic structure, and preserve a clean finish without weighing down the profile.
The terroir
The Les Vaudayants vineyard is located in Bouzy (Grand Cru, Montagne de Reims) on chalky soils veined with clay. The chalk brings a structuring freshness and a salty finish, while the clay supports the maturity of the Pinot Noir and its fruity power without losing balance.
Vinification
Fermentation in oak barrels for the white wine preserves the purity of the fruit while adding a subtle patina, while the vinification of the red wine in vats refines its straightforwardness and relief.
Malolactic fermentation is carried out to soften the acidity and integrate the noble bitter notes. After blending, the second fermentation precedes prolonged aging on lees in the cellar. No dosage is added after disgorging in order to deliver a pure and direct expression of Pinot Noir.
The 2022 vintage
A sunny and consistent year, 2022 offered uniform ripeness and naturally balanced acidity. In Bouzy, Pinot Noir displays bright fruit (raspberry, redcurrant), a clear chalky structure, and invigorating bitter notes that lengthen the finish. The small addition of red wine (6%) completes the wine's delicious tension.
Tasting notes
Color
The color of the "Les Vaudayants Rosé Grand Cru n°22" cuvée is a pale salmon pink with coral highlights. The bubbles are very fine, the mousse creamy, and the clarity remarkable: an elegant appearance that promises a precise palate.
Nose
On the nose, fresh raspberry, redcurrant, and citrus zest mingle with a touch of peony and a subtle spicy smokiness from the aging process. A chalky, clean, and iodine-like aroma structures the bouquet with great vigor.
Palate
On the palate, the attack is lively and caressing, with silky bubbles. The mid-palate offers red fruit flavors, supported by a chalky tension and citrusy bitterness. The finish is salty, long and precise, with no sweetness.
Serving suggestions
- Salmon tartare with citrus and dill
- Gougères with aged Comté cheese
- Veal carpaccio with capers and lemon
- Roasted poultry, clear jus and beets
- Veal fillet, gnocchi, and baby spinach
- Mushroom risotto, aged Parmesan cheese
- Strawberries lightly marinated in lemon juice
- Pavlova with red berries, lightly sweetened
- Almond and raspberry financier
Serving and storage tips
Serving
Serve between 10 and 11°C in a tulip glass or a white wine glass with a narrow rim. Aeration for a few minutes reveals the floral dimension and chalky touch without dampening the energy of the Brut Nature.
Storage
Store bottles horizontally at 10–12°C, away from light and vibrations. The cuvée evolves harmoniously over 8 to 12 years, gaining spicy nuances and saline depth while retaining its sparkle.
