Lacourte Godbillon Rose 1er Cru Brut

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling Rose
Producer:
 
Lacourte Godbillon
Label Name:
 
Rose 1er Cru Brut
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne — Écueil (Montagne de Reims)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Retailers and specialist sources note 38–45 months lees ageing and low dosage; related Lacourte‑Godbillon 1er Cru bottlings have been praised in trade press (e. g. , Decanter panel tasting for a Lacourte‑Godbillon 1er Cru reached ~89)

Tasting Note
Bright salmon-orange; aromas of red berries, rhubarb, cranberry and red‑currant leaf with subtle herbal/smoky notes. Fine, persistent mousse; tart, fruity palate with delicate phenolic grip and a fresh, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: smoked salmon, roasted quail with chicory, salt‑crusted beetroot, charcuterie and aged soft cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, dim sum, spicy Thai salads, Korean BBQ (pork belly), Chinese roasted duck.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle (traditional bottle fermentation). Base wines ~90% stainless steel, ~10% red wine aged in oak; 38–45 months on lees; low dosage (~5 g/L); organic/biodynamic viticulture.

Vineyard Info
Family-run grower-producer in Écueil (Premier Cru), ~8 ha mainly Pinot Noir; estate bottling with family history since 1947; certified organic (2020) and moving toward biodynamics.