NV Champagne Coeur des Bar Rosé, Devaux

• Style: Dry rosé Champagne, fine persistent mousse
• Taste: Ripe raspberry, strawberry, hazelnut, creamy mid-palate
• Food: Shellfish, smoked salmon, soft cheese, eggs Benedict
• Occasion: Aperitif, celebration, brunch, date night
• Serve: Chilled now; improves over next few years

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Delicate salmon pink with a fine, persistent mousse. Ripe raspberry and strawberry dominate the palate, warmed by hazelnut notes and a creamy mid-palate texture earned through 36 months of lees contact—well beyond legal requirements. At 12% alcohol and just 9g/L residual sugar, this Champagne refreshes rather than sweetens, with an evolving finish that develops complexity over years ahead.

The Winery — Devaux

Founded in 1846, Devaux operates from the Côte des Bar under Union Auboise stewardship, positioned geographically closer to Chablis than Reims. The vineyard's Burgundian marl and limestone soils mirror those across the region's border, demanding precision rather than scale. Chef de Cave Michel Parisot has led the house since 1999, earning recognition as Sparkling Winemaker of the Year at the 2020 International Wine Challenge for his pioneering cellar philosophy. This blend comprises 73% Pinot Noir from the Côte des Bar (developing both richness and finesse in Burgundian terroir), 27% Chardonnay with a portion from Côte des Blancs chalky soils for brightness, plus 14% still Pinot Noir added before secondary fermentation—a traditional technique deepening colour and flavour without excess weight.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Pair with shellfish, smoked salmon, soft cheeses, eggs Benedict, light salads or chocolate-based desserts. Serve chilled as an apéritif or opening course at serious meals. Certified vegan and vegetarian. This wine sits naturally alongside our Sparkling Wine range for undeniable class and our Pinot Noir selection for varietal purity. Few rosé Champagnes at this level balance immediate pleasure with genuine substance and patience for improvement—a wine to drink now yet worthy of cellaring.