Olivier Horiot Cuvée Sève 2016 Rose

The Champagne

A new star in the champagne firmament: Olivier Horiot presents the Sève 2016 Rosé de Saignée Brut Nature, a champagne that enchants with its unique elegance and vibrancy. Made from 100% Pinot Noir from the prestigious Les Riceys Premier Cru vineyard, this champagne epitomises the class of its origin and grape variety. The traditional saignée method gives this rosé its intense colour and complex aromas. After macerating for around 4 days, it matures on the lees for several years – partly in steel tanks and partly in wooden barrels. As a Brut Nature, this champagne does not require any dosage, which emphasises its natural freshness and purity.

By the way: Les Riceys, the region from which this champagne originates, situated on the southern Aube, consists of three villages and was, historically speaking, long famous for its red and rosé-coloured Pinot Noir and less so for its champagne. 🙂 With this champagne, Olivier Horiot is thus building a small bridge to the past and reviving the tradition of this region.

This exclusive rosé champagne, limited to just 3,841 bottles and 80 magnums, is the perfect companion for special occasions.

Tasting Note

• The Sève 2016 shines in the glass in an intense raspberry pink colour with a fine, lively perlage.
• The bouquet delights with aromas of rose, strawberry and cherry, complemented by a subtle spiciness.
• A remarkable freshness unfolds on the palate, carried by juicy berries and a fine minerality. The long, juicy finish leaves an unforgettable impression.

Pair with

• Enjoy it as an aperitif with fine starters such as salads or carpaccio
  Goes well with grilled fish
  Good companion for fruit desserts (red fruits)

The Champagne House of Olivier Horiot

Olivier Horiot’s ancestors have been growing wine in Les Riceys since the 16th century and have traditionally passed it on to the cooperative. In 2000, the young winemaker’s house has been producing wine (not common in Champagne) and in 2004, he began the biodynamic production of Champagne. This resulted in a series of special vintage champagnes aged for a year in oak barrels on fine lees. Arguably the most notable feature of Olivier Horiots’ house is that the champagnes are made not only from the three usual grape varieties, but also from the far less common Arbanne, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Petit Meslier. Thus, the many burgundy barrels hidden in the cellar contain unique cuvées that produce champagnes with a special assemblage.