Alexandre Bonnet Rosé des Riceys La Forêt 2020
- Region
- France » Champagne » Rosé des Riceys AOC
- Type
- rose still, dry
- Producer
- Vintage
- 2020
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir
- Alcohol
- 12.5
- Sugar
- 3
- Volume
- 750 mL
- Cellar
- not available
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Ratings
A lovely and elegant entry point into Rosé des Riceys, with the warmth of the vintage clearly showing. Fragrant, delicate, and nuanced - red berries, wild strawberry, red plum, dried cherry, rose petals, a dusting of white pepper. The palate is round and silky, gently spiced, yet the expression remains strikingly pure - almost Champagne-like in spirit (lol). Medium-bodied with bright acidity and a graceful structure, the tannins are fine, never harsh. Still young, but honestly, there's no need to wait - it's already a joy to drink.
This is truly delicious. I have a soft spot for rosé wines that dance on the edges of being mistaken for a red. Served blind, I found myself debating between a Poulsard from Jura or a Garnacha from Gredos (Comando G style). Though I didn't guess correctly, the experience was such fun, thoroughly engaging, and an absolute pleasure to drink.
The nose is a beautiful tapestry - fragrant, delicate, yet complex, with a charming blend of red fruits, white pepper, underbrush, fresh almonds, peonies, and a touch of candied citrus. Supple and vigorous, it delivers good volume while maintaining a delicate balance. Slightly spicy and tangy on the finish, it’s lively and full of potential. It's young, and with proper ageing, it could evolve into something even more remarkable.
In any case, I need to give it another try.