Dry, vinous rosé Champagne from biodynamically farmed Pinot Noir in Bouzy, with fragrant red berries, floral notes and a long, chalky finish.
About the producer
Benoît Lahaye is a family grower based in Bouzy, a Grand Cru village on the southern slopes of the Montagne de Reims in Champagne. The family has made Champagne here since the 1930s. Benoît took over the domaine in 1993 and works alongside his wife, Valérie.
The estate farms around 4.8 hectares, with vineyards in Bouzy, Ambonnay and Tauxières. Pinot Noir dominates the holdings, giving the wines their depth, structure and distinctive sense of place. Farming is certified organic and biodynamic, with an emphasis on living soils and careful vineyard work. Horse ploughing helps limit soil compaction.
In the cellar, parcels are vinified separately using indigenous yeasts, with barrel fermentation and time on the lees. The approach is guided by the quality of the fruit and the character of each vineyard, producing expressive, vinous Champagnes with freshness and energy.
About the cuvée
Rosé de Macération is made from Pinot Noir grown in Les Juliennes, a chalky vineyard in Bouzy planted in 1973. A short maceration on the skins gives the wine its colour and red-fruit character before pressing. It is a distinctive expression of Lahaye’s Pinot Noir and the terroir of Bouzy.
