Domaine Alexandre Bonnet - Rosé des Riceys La Fôret 2021
93/100
Decanter
90/100
James Suckling
16,5/20
Jancis Robinson
90/100
Vinous
“Unique and intimate—a superb Pinot Noir for fine dining!”
This vibrant, full-bodied rosé is a perfect blend of power and finesse. Crafted using a unique and prestigious Champagne production method, this still wine will delight connoisseurs and surprise even the most curious palates.
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Eye
A carmine-red color with ruby highlights
Nose
Fresh and complex notes of cherry and wild berries, with subtle hints of fresh almond and white pepper
Palate
Intense and robust, with an initial burst of redcurrant, a tart finish underpinned by a raspberry aroma, and a lingering hint of violet
Serve
At 12°C
Drink before
2027 to preserve freshness and 2030+ for greater complexity
Food and wine pairings
Pair with an andouillette de Troyes, a Rossini tournedos, game birds, or simply a good pâté croûte
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 3 stars (A high-quality product that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
This winery in Les Riceys has completely overhauled its operations, adopting a “domain” model with numerous single-vineyard wines inspired by the Burgundian style. It specializes in red grapes (though it produces a respectable white blend, “Harmonie de Blancs,” made from Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay) and, in particular, a delicious saignée rosé—that is, one made by starting the winemaking process as a red wine rather than, as is more often the case in Champagne, through a blend of red and white wines. The champagnes have gradually gained depth of flavor and finesse of texture.
Decanter
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100 (2020 vintage)
Rated Winery Recommended
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Rated Category: Recommended (Recommended)
About the estate:
The village lies at the far end of the Laignes Valley, on the border between Champagne and Burgundy. It is a land of hillsides that people have patiently shaped for viticulture over the centuries. Its history and its name are diverse, yet its reputation is singular: Les Riceys. On the steepest slopes of Champagne, the Kimmeridgian limestone gives the Pinot Noirs of Les Riceys the unique character that has earned its three appellations their reputation: Champagne, Coteaux-Champenois, and Rosé-des-Riceys. Here, the Alexandre Bonnet estate produces some of the most prized wines of the Côte des Bar.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rating (2023 guide) : 16.5/20 (2020 vintage)
Rated: Recommended
Vinous
Wine rated 90/100 (2020 vintage)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 90/100 (2020 vintage)
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Ms. MARIE LOUISE C. Posted on August 9, 2025
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