Tasting Notes
From biodynamically farmed Pinot Noir in Les Riceys—Champagne’s southernmost, coolest and most terroir-driven outpost—Sève is a deep, vinous rosé made by traditional saignée. The nose is vivid and expressive, with wild strawberry, raspberry coulis and blood orange layered over rose petal, spice and a faint savoury, mineral note that reflects the Kimmeridgian marl soils. The palate is textured and serious, offering concentrated red fruit framed by fine, chalk-edged tannins and a line of bright acidity that brings lift and precision. A subtle herbal and earthy complexity unfurls with air, leading to a long, saline, almost crystalline finish. Both refined and quietly powerful, this is a benchmark Rosé de Saignée that captures the depth and authenticity of Les Riceys. - Chris L
Olivier Horiot is an exciting biodynamic grower based in the Cotes des Bar sub-region of Champagne. He and his wife Marie focus mainly on Pinot Noir but have plantings of all 7 permitted Champagne varieties. The Horiot family have owned vines in Les Riceys since the 1600s, but didn't make their first estate wine until the year 2000. Les Riceys is the only village in the Champagne region to hold 3 appelations, Champagne (sparkling), Coteaux Champenois (still red and white), and Rosé des Riceys (still rosé), and Olivier exceeds in making all three categories.
He believes that experimentation is the best way to learn the intricacies of the Les Riceys terroir, and does so through vinifying small parcels separately, using rare varietals such Arbane and Petit Meslier, fermenting in a wide range of vessels, from Burgundian barrels to concrete eggs and stainless steel, and using reserve wines from a solera system for some of his Champagnes.
The wines are fermented with native yeasts, little sulphur is used, and this entire release has zero dosage. The result is terroir focused still and Champagne wines with tension and complexity. - Importer Note
| Product Type | Wine Sparkling Champagne |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Sub Region | Les Riceys |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |