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An organic Champagne where fruit, terroir and precision come together
When people think of rosé Champagne, they often imagine something delicate, light and purely celebratory.
But the greatest rosé Champagnes are much more than that.
They are wines with structure, complexity and a true sense of terroir.
The Lacourte Godbillon Rosé Premier Cru is a perfect example: a Champagne built around one grape variety, one village and one philosophy.
A pure expression of Pinot Noir from Écueil.
Écueil: a special place in the Montagne de Reims
Champagne is not one single terroir.
It is a collection of villages, slopes and soils, each giving its own personality to the wines.
Écueil is located on the northern slopes of the Montagne de Reims, a Premier Cru village particularly known for Pinot Noir.
Here, the combination of chalk-rich soils, gentle slopes and favourable exposure allows Pinot Noir to develop both freshness and character.
The grape brings structure, red fruit aromas and a certain generosity that works beautifully in rosé Champagne.
A family estate with an organic philosophy
At Lacourte Godbillon, respect for the vineyard is at the heart of the approach.
The domaine farms organically, with careful attention to the life of the soil.
The vines are ploughed beneath the rows, while grass is allowed to grow between them, encouraging biodiversity and helping maintain a healthy vineyard ecosystem.
The aim is simple:
To let the terroir express itself as naturally as possible.
A rosé made entirely from Pinot Noir
Unlike many rosé Champagnes that rely on blends of different grape varieties, this cuvée is made from 100% Pinot Noir.
The base harvest comes from 2021, complemented by 45% reserve wines from 2020 and 2019, all produced under organic practices.
This use of reserve wines adds depth and continuity, giving the Champagne more complexity while preserving the freshness of each vintage.
A small proportion of the wine—6%—is vinified as red wine in oak barrels, bringing extra colour, texture and aromatic richness.
Between steel and oak
The winemaking combines tradition and precision.
Around 60% of the wine is vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving freshness and purity of fruit.
The remaining 40% is aged in 228-litre oak barrels, adding texture and subtle complexity without masking the character of the Pinot Noir.
After bottling, the wine spends a minimum of two years ageing on lees, followed by six months after disgorgement.
This patient ageing allows the bubbles to integrate beautifully and gives the wine its refined, harmonious character.
A rosé Champagne with personality
In the glass, this rosé reveals the generosity of Pinot Noir.
Red berries, delicate cherry notes and subtle floral aromas combine with a gentle complexity from the barrel ageing.
The palate is elegant and precise, balancing richness with freshness.
The dosage is deliberately low at 3 g/l, placing the wine in the Brut category while allowing the purity of the fruit and the identity of the terroir to shine.
It is a Champagne that feels both refined and expressive.
More than an aperitif
While it is naturally beautiful as an aperitif, this is a rosé Champagne that deserves a place at the table.
Its structure makes it a wonderful partner for charcuterie, grilled fish, seafood dishes, poultry or even lighter red meat preparations.
The Pinot Noir gives it enough depth to accompany food, while the Champagne freshness keeps everything elegant.
Why we love it at The French Paradox
The Lacourte Godbillon Rosé Premier Cru reminds us that Champagne is not only about celebration.
It is also about vineyards, villages and craftsmanship.
A single grape.
A single Premier Cru village.
An organic approach.
And a winemaker’s vision.
The result is a rosé Champagne with genuine personality—one that speaks of Écueil, Pinot Noir and the patience required to create something truly special.
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