Champagne Dehours - Lieu dit "La Croix Joly" Rosé RP

The "La Croix Joly" RP is rich, vinous with silky bubbles.

Dehours Champagnes are eagerly sought after by champagne enthusiasts for their renowned 'Meunier style'; bold, flavourful and demonstrating a clear terroir-orientated approach.

Upon tasting, you’ll understand how the characteristics of the Pinot Meunier grape have become inextricably linked to the identity of this iconic vineyard. The place known as “La Croix Joly” is located on the left bank of the Marne River, mid-slope in the village of Troissy. This single vineyard showcases the inevitable beauty of Pinot Meunier from the Marne Valley.

The bouquet is lively, showing notes of warm butter, red berries, and brioche yet also flavours of citrus, dry extracts and ripe prune bring freshness to the mix. The bubbles are silky and teasing all along with plenty of depth for a medium bodied wine. It can be paired with duck, roasted poultry, rather creamy cheeses and tart tatin. Drink now – 100% Pinot Meunier - Extra Brut - Dosage 0g/l.

The NV Extra-Brut Perpetual Reserve Lieu Dit La Croix Joly is 100% Meunier, based on 2017, with reserve wines from 2015 to 2013. Light skin contact and vinification in oak work so well here as Meunier on this sandy site seems to be ideally suited to this approach. Hints of spice, ginger and dried flowers lend notable complexity throughout. Time in the glass brings out a range of exotic floral and spice notes that are so alluring. This is an absolutely exquisite wine from Dehours. 94 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous.

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"The “La Croix Joly” RP is in essence a bold and powerful wine with a kind heart. Its complexity and generosity will make you ask for more."

Jérome Dehours advocates for richer champagne styles which are also lively and vibrant. To do so, he began a perpetual reserve of wine in 1998 to best capture the terroir identity of his Domaine without vintage influences. The wines are fermented and mature for eight months in French oak barrels to soften and enrich the otherwise sharp wines. Malolactic fermentation is also made in barrels to emphasise the natural balance of the wines.

What we say

"The “La Croix Joly” RP is in essence a bold and powerful wine with a kind heart. Its complexity and generosity will make you ask for more."

Technical notes