Le Dessous de la Cabane Brut Rosé V21/20

Wine Description for Le Dessous de la Cabane Brut Rosé V21/20 by Jeaunaux-Robin

Colour & Appearance

Deep salmon pink with a fine, persistent mousse that announces the artisanal quality of this Champagne from the very first glance.

Nose

Cyriel Jeaunaux achieves a fascinating aromatic interplay here: strawberries and raspberries meet acid-driven goji berries and redcurrants. Beneath lies a winey depth with subtly smoky, piquant notes – a rosé that immediately makes you want to pour a glass, without being ingratiating or one-dimensional.

Palate

On the palate, the true finesse of this Champagne reveals itself: round and juicy, with a fruit profile of stone fruit, red berries, a hint of mango, grapefruit and blood orange. The fruit remains delicate and lively throughout, never opulent or intrusive. The 7 g/L dosage is masterfully integrated and balances perfectly with the piquant acidity and chalky minerality. A Champagne that unites freshness and substance in impressive harmony.

Finish

Fresh, mineral and lingering, with a fine chalky texture and a red berry aftertaste that invites you to take the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

Hailing from the Coteaux du Petit Morin in the Côte de Sézanne, this Champagne benefits from chalky and clayey soils with embedded flint. The vines, around 45 years old, lend the wine additional complexity and depth.

Grape Variety & Vinification

An unusual, Meunier-dominated cuvée: 60% Pinot Meunier (of which 15% still wine), 30% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay. Spontaneous fermentation, a quarter aged in barrel, three quarters in stainless steel tank. Malolactic fermentation was left uncontrolled – a bold, natural approach. Blend of the 2021 and 2020 vintages, disgorged in October 2024.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Excellent with raw tuna, salmon tartare, vitello tonnato or pan-fried salmon. Also a fascinating pairing with strawberries with pepper or tomato and mozzarella.

Special Characteristics

An authentic grower Champagne that bears the hallmark of Cyriel Jeaunaux: unconventional, lively and with a remarkable balance between fruit, freshness and minerality.