Champagne Extra Brut
333.f Rosé

The Champagne 333 by Domaine Les Croix from Gaspard Brochet authentically embodies the artisanal and research-driven approach that animates the young vigneron from Écueil, where Champagne is conceived as a free and personal expression, the fruit of direct observation of the terroir and of a constant pursuit of balance between matter, energy and transparency. For this cuvée the grapes come from several Premier Cru plots in the three villages of Écueil, Sacy and Villers-aux-Nœuds, with differing exposures, where composite soils of sand, brown clay, white clay and limestone trace a terroir of great variety and expressive depth. The "333" designation tells of a project in constant evolution, a series of successive editions in which the research into the living matter of wine is renewed with each release, sincerely conveying the authentic and vibrant character of the Petite Montagne de Reims.

This edition, the 333.f in a Rosé version, is made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes, the blend bringing together the 2022 harvest with 2020 vin de réserve, with vinification and maturation entirely in oak barrels, spontaneous fermentations and a complete absence of filtration, to preserve integrity, tension and structure. After the tirage comes an ageing on its own lees for a minimum of 24 months, while at dégorgement a very restrained final dosage, in an Extra Brut style, defines a pure, direct and transparent profile, able to convey with precision the voice of the terroir and the contemporary sensitivity of the vigneron.

On tasting, the 333.F Rosé stands out for its vibrant fruity energy, with a bouquet that interweaves crisp red fruits, raspberry, pomegranate and a delicate hint of blood orange, underpinned by a distinct mineral imprint. On the palate it is taut and dynamic, run through by a saline freshness that lends momentum and precision to the material, while the fine, silky texture accompanies the gustatory development with great elegance. The finish is long and luminous, with a close of chalky breadth in which red fruit returns alongside a citrus trail, confirming the precision and balance of this Rosé. Production in a limited run of 6,333 bottles.