Champagne Maurice Delabaye et Fils - Rosé de Saignée Premier Cru Brut

Name: Maurice Delabaye et Fils Champagne - Rosé de Saignée Premier Cru Brut
Brand: Maurice Delabaye & Sons Champagne
Rating: 4.1 (11 reviews)

Champagne 1er Cru|Sparkling wine

4.1/5 (11 customers)

3*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

fruity

structured

roasted vegetables

1er cru

"A delicious, fruity, and tangy wine!"

"It has the color and aromas of cherries—the fleshy fruit, the pit, followed by a cascade of small red berries: it has a 'Pinot' character. The palate is in perfect harmony, standing out for its power, complexity, and length. The secret of this rosé? Our tasters have partly revealed it: “a saignée rosé, I’d bet.” It is made by macerating black grapes. Here, Pinot Noir (60%) and Meunier, sourced from old vineyards in Cumières. Left in vats for 3 days, they contribute to the harmony of this champagne, which one juror could easily see paired with duck breast with cherries.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2025).

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Estate

Champagne Maurice Delabaye et Fils

Vintage

Rosé de Saignée Premier Cru Brut

Designation

Champagne 1er Cru

Region

Champagne

Grape varieties

Pinot Noir et Pinot Meunier

Terroirs

Limestone soils, Premier Cru in the southern part of the Montagne de Reims

Viticulture

High Environmental Value Level 3

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Traditional Champagne method, with grapes from old vines macerated for 3 days, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks and oak barrels

Livestock farming

Aged for 3 years in bottles on racks in the estate's cellars

Alcohol content

12%

Residual sugars

7 g/L

Eye

Deep pink with pastel undertones, fine bubbles

Nose

The nose is expressive, with aromas of strawberries. After some time in the glass, notes of Nemours poppies emerge. The finish features a hint of pomegranate syrup.

Palate

A clean, crisp attack with excellent tart fruitiness. Beautiful structure, excellent acidity.

Drink before

2027

Food and wine pairings

An excellent champagne for a meal, perfect with vegetables served as caviar or confit...

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Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2025 guide) 3*Top Pick (Exceptional wine)

Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the wine:

It has the color and aromas of cherries—the fleshy fruit, the pit, followed by a cascade of small red berries: it has a distinct "Pinot" character. The palate is in perfect harmony, standing out for its power, complexity, and length. The secret of this rosé? Our tasters have partially revealed it: “a saignée rosé, I’d bet.” It is made through the maceration of black grapes. Here, Pinot Noir (60%) and Meunier, sourced from old vineyards in Cumières. Left in the tank for 3 days, they contribute to the harmony of this champagne, which one juror could easily see paired with duck breast with cherries.

About the estate:

A family-run winery established in 1921 in Cumières. Maurice Delabaye became a grower-producer and launched his brand in 1959. Germain, who succeeded him in 2001, moved the estate’s headquarters to Damery. The estate spans nearly 11 hectares, spread across 10 municipalities (including Aÿ, Cumières, Hautvillers, and Dizy). He is supported by his sons Victor (since 2014) and Yann (since 2022).

Customer rating

4.1/5

based on 11 reviews

Review by Mr. BRUNO L. Posted on September 11, 2025

A superb bottle. It’s technically very well crafted. But a word of warning to enthusiasts: this is by no means a “light rosé champagne for aperitifs”—it’s concentrated and full of character! I can easily picture this bottle paired with exotic dishes or a duck-based recipe...