The origin is broad within Champagne, but with a very targeted selection of terroirs that can express red fruit and finesse.
- Location / Origin: Rosé Absolu is composed of the 3 classic Champagne grape varieties. For the rosé color and red fruit character, a small amount of red Champagne, made from Pinot Noir from Cumières and Les Riceys, two important sources for red Champagne, is added.
- Regional context: The house is located on the Avenue de Champagne in Épernay, a historic core area within the appellation. This underlines how firmly Boizel is rooted in the region itself.
The cellar approach here is clearly focused on precision, roundness, and a refined rosé style with length.
- Fermentation: The rosé color and red fruit aromas are created by adding a small amount of red Champagne during blending. This gives the wine more character and extra refinement in its fruit profile.
- Aging / Oak maturation: 30% of the blend consists of reserve wines, of which 4% of the reserve wines are aged in large oak foudres. This gives the cuvée more depth, complexity, and a softer mid-palate structure.
- Bottle aging: The wine ages for 3 years on its lees. This allows the mousse to gain finesse and gives the Champagne more length and complexity.
- Dosage: At 7 g/l, this Champagne remains beautifully dry, while retaining enough roundness to beautifully support the red fruit and satin-smooth texture.
The blend has a classic structure, but with a clear emphasis on Pinot Noir for structure and rosé character.
- 40% Pinot Noir – Champagne: Pinot Noir forms the backbone of the wine, giving it character, finesse, and its refined red fruit tone. Within this proportion, 8% is vinified as red wine.
- 30% Chardonnay – Champagne: Chardonnay brings elegant freshness and extra precision to the blend.
- 30% Meunier – Champagne: Meunier gives the cuvée more fruit, roundness, and accessibility on the attack.
