Stroebel La Vie Est Stroebel Rose Coteaux Champenois 2020
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Stroebel La Vie Est Stroebel Rose Coteaux Champenois 2020

Stroebel
$200.00

Grape: Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Vintage: 2020
Type: Rosé

This still rosé wine is a traditional saignée blend of pinot meunier, pinot noir, and chardonnay from the Coteaux Champenois appellation. Timothée Stroebel manages his premier cru vineyards under certified organic guidelines, utilizing manual plowing to protect the living soils. Spontaneous fermentation relies on native wild vineyard yeasts inside a combination of seasoned oak barrels and stainless steel tanks. It matures on its full fermentation lees and is bottled without filtration, cold stabilization, or heavy sulfur adjustments.

It pours a ruby-pink color, releasing fragrant aromatics of wild strawberry, pomegranate, and field flowers over an earthy backdrop. On the palate, the light-to-medium body is exceptionally fluid and vinous, focusing on a fresh and unmanipulated fruit presentation. Soft, fine-grained tannins provide a gentle grip that structures the mouthfeel cleanly. A clean line of natural acidity runs through the center, keeping the profile thoroughly refreshed.

Timothée’s family came from Alsace and settled in Champagne after the Second World War. Vineyards were planted in the early 60’s in Villers Allerand, a small 1er cru village tucked in Montagne de Reims, where they still farm today.

Two generations later, Timothée had the dream to produce his own Champagne from the plots planted by his grandfather. After studying wine in Beaune and working in Burgundy, Timothée slowly got back the plots that were divided between the family members. 

Installation was done in steps: 2001 the vineyards; 2005 the first wines were produced. The domain encompasses the three known Champagne varieties: Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. 

From the vintage 2018, all the wines are barrel aged, and he is working towards bigger size barrels starting from 400L. The alcoholic and malolactic fermentation happens naturally, wines are not cold stabilized and there is no dosage nor filtration.