Frerejean Frères Éclipse N°1 Grand Cru Cuvée Rosé Brut 2016

Name: Frerejean Frères Éclipse N°1 Grand Cru Cuvée Rosé Brut 2016
Brand: Collectors Wine World GmbH
SKU: 14871
Price: 220.00 EUR
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France / Champagne / Côte des Blancs

With the Éclipse N°1 Grand Cru Cuvée Rosé Brut 2016, Maison Frerejean Frères reveals its most sophisticated, gastronomic side. The grapes come from selected Grand Cru sites in the Côte des Blancs and classified Pinot Noir plots – a terroir known for finesse, depth, and long aging potential. Careful vinification, extended lees aging, and a deliberately low dosage result in a rosé champagne of remarkable tension and elegance.

In the glass, Éclipse N°1 presents a delicate salmon pink with coppery reflections and a fine, persistent mousse. On the nose, aromas of red berries and sour cherry combine with notes of citrus zest, dried flowers, and a hint of toasted brioche. On the palate, the cuvée is creamy and powerful, with salty minerality, precise acidity, and a long, finely spiced finish. A rosé champagne of great character that shines equally well on its own or as an accompaniment to sophisticated cuisine, exemplifying the signature style of Frerejean Frères – finesse, complexity, and depth.

Wine profile: Frerejean Frères Éclipse N°1 Grand Cru Cuvée Rosé Brut 2016

Grape variety (filter): 90% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Noir

Taste: Dry

Maturity: Now - 2036

Alcohol content (in % vol.): 12.5% Vol.

Drinking temperature (in °C): 8-12 °C

Allergens: contains sulphites

Manufacturer/importer: Frerejean Frères, 9 Rue André Pingat, 51100 Reims, France

Further information

In Portrait:

Champagne Frerejean Frères

The founding trio of the Maison, brothers Guillaume, Richard and Rodolphe Frerejean-Taittinger, initially began producing Champagne for their family and closest friends. The exceptional quality of their creations quickly spread and won the hearts of discerning connoisseurs. Today, the Champagne house has the honour of serving as the official Champagne supplier for the prestigious Michelin star ceremony.

The Frerejean-Taittinger brothers grew up with love and respect for the traditions of Champagne. Rodolphe was baptised with Champagne at the tender age of one and enjoyed his first sip of this enchanting drink at the age of eight. The taste, energy and pure magic of Champagne captivated him from the beginning. Guided by his brothers and mentored by the renowned chef de cave Didier Pierson, a fifth-generation winemaker from Avize, Rodolphe set out on a journey of discovery through the diverse terroirs that define Champagne. The journey began with the brothers producing Champagne exclusively for family and friends, but the quality of their exceptional wines quickly spread and led them into business in 2005. Their main motivation was to create complex, elegant Champagnes with a clear connection to terroir. At Frerejean Frères, the Champagnes spend at least five to eight years ageing on the lees before disgorgement. Quality comes before quantity, which is why the brothers allocate their Champagne strictly to selected wine merchants.

Their boutique estate is located in Avize, a Grand Cru village in the heart of Champagne. The Maison’s vineyards, all Premier and Grand Cru sites, are farmed sustainably, and every grape is harvested by hand at full ripeness. This dedication ensures that every bottle of Frerejean Frères Champagne offers a multi-layered bouquet of aromas, from delicate floral notes to rich, complex profiles with an elegant character.

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Origin in Focus

Champagne

Champagne in north-eastern France is the home of the world’s most famous sparkling wine. The cool climate, limestone and chalk soils, and a long tradition of bottle fermentation shape its unmistakable style: tension, finesse and characteristic minerality. The main grape varieties are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier.

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