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90/100

Jaques Defrance

Argile Rose

Type : Brut
Appellation : Champagne
Classification : Rosé
Color :
Effervescent rosé
Varieties : Pinot noir 88% Chardonnay 12%
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Argile Rose
Jaques Defrance Argile Rose
90 / 100 Champagne
Argile Rose
Vintage : BSA
Type : Brut
Classification : Rosé
Varieties :
Pinot noir 88%
Chardonnay 12%
Budget : 24 €
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Gault&Millau's review
2025 90/100
Only 1,500 bottles were made from the 2020 harvest, although the vintage is not claimed. Between grenadine and watermelon, the color hesitates. Shy at first, the nose gradually reveals scents of violets, followed by aromas of crunchy red berries (raspberry, redcurrant, cherry) and a hint of smoke. These notes are found in a fleshy, powerful body, structured by small tannins that titillate the palate in a finish as tart as a clementine.
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Brand : Jaques Defrance
Name : Argile Rose
Region : Côte des Bar
Classification : Rosé
Appellation : Champagne
Year : BSA
Varieties : Pinot noir (88%), Chardonnay (12%)
Color : Effervescent rosé
Capacity : 75 cl
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Jacques Defrance
Jacques Defrance
Address 10340 LES RICEYS
Production HVE3, Reasoned, Terra Vitis
Services On-site sales, Organised visits
Jacques Defrance
Jacques Defrance
Since 1867, four generations have succeeded one another on renowned climats. In addition to their sparkling pearls, the Defrance family has long had the privilege and art of vinifying the famous rosé-des-riceys wine. The estate's 12 hectares are planted mainly with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. Christophe Defrance, his wife Marie-Dominique and, more recently, their daughter Anne-Sophie have adopted a policy of integrated viticulture to extract the full richness of their land while respecting nature and the terroir. Today, insecticides, antibotrytis and herbicides are no longer used, and all the soil is cultivated mechanically.
Production HVE3, Reasoned, Terra Vitis
Services On-site sales, Organised visits
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Jacques Defrance
Jacques Defrance
Address 10340 LES RICEYS
Production HVE3, Reasoned, Terra Vitis
Services On-site sales, Organised visits

Bottles from the winery

Jaques Defrance Argile Rose
90 / 100 Champagne
Argile Rose
Vintage : BSA
Type : Brut
Classification : Rosé
Varieties :
Pinot noir 88%
Chardonnay 12%
Budget : 24 €
Jacques Defrance Millésimé
89 / 100 Champagne
Millésimé
Vintage : 2008
Type : Brut
Classification : Blanc
Varieties :
Chardonnay 60%
Pinot noir 40%
Budget : 34 €
Jacques Defrance Excellence
88 / 100 Champagne
Excellence
Vintage : BSA
Type : Brut
Classification : Blanc de noirs
Varieties :
Pinot noir
Budget : 26 €
Jacques Defrance Exception
88 / 100 Champagne
Exception
Vintage : BSA
Type : Brut
Classification : Blanc de blancs
Varieties :
Pinot blanc
Budget : 31 €
Jacques Defrance Terre Blanche
92 / 100 Champagne
Terre Blanche
Vintage : BSA
Type : Brut
Classification : Blanc de blancs
Varieties :
Chardonnay
Budget : 29 €
Jacques Defrance Native
89 / 100 Champagne
Native
Vintage : BSA
Type : Extra-brut
Classification : Blanc
Varieties :
Chardonnay 60%
Pinot noir 40%
Budget : 27.3 €
Jaques Defrance Millésimé
94 / 100 Champagne
Millésimé
Vintage : 2000
Type : Brut
Classification : Blanc
Varieties :
Pinot noir 50%
Chardonnay 50%
Jacques Defrance Native - Solera
92 / 100 Champagne
Native - Solera
Vintage : BSA
Type : Brut
Classification : Blanc de blancs
Varieties :
Chardonnay
Budget : 46 €
Jacques Defrance Prestige
90 / 100 Champagne
Prestige
Vintage : BSA
Type : Brut
Classification : Blanc
Varieties :
Chardonnay 80%
Pinot noir 20%
Budget : 24 €
Jacques Defrance Millésimé
93 / 100 Champagne
Millésimé
Vintage : 2009
Type : Brut
Classification : Blanc
Varieties :
Chardonnay 80%
Pinot noir 20%
Budget : 35.5 €
Jacques Defrance Brut Nature
92 / 100 Champagne
Brut Nature
Vintage : BSA
Type : Brut nature
Classification : Blanc
Varieties :
Pinot noir 85%
Chardonnay 15%
Budget : 27 €
Jacques Defrance Native Rosé
92 / 100 Champagne
Native Rosé
Vintage : BSA
Type : Brut
Classification : Rosé
Varieties :
Pinot noir
Budget : 30 €
Jacques Defrance Tradition
91 / 100 Champagne
Tradition
Vintage : BSA
Type : Brut
Classification : Blanc
Varieties :
Pinot noir 80%
Chardonnay 20%
Budget : 21.5 €
Jacques Defrance Millésimé
92 / 100 Champagne
Millésimé
Vintage : 2007
Type : Brut
Classification : Blanc
Varieties :
Chardonnay 55%
Pinot noir 45%
Budget : 30.6 €
Jacques Defrance Rosé des Riceys
89 / 100 Champagne
Rosé des Riceys
Vintage : 2010
Varieties :
Pinot noir
Budget : 22.6 €
Jacques Defrance Millésimé
92 / 100 Champagne
Millésimé
Vintage : 2004
Type : Brut
Classification : Blanc
Varieties :
Pinot noir 60%
Chardonnay 40%
Budget : 37 €
Jacques Defrance Millésimé
94 / 100 Champagne
Millésimé
Vintage : 2002
Type : Brut
Classification : Blanc
Varieties :
Chardonnay 50%
Pinot noir 50%
Jacques Defrance Rosé
90 / 100 Champagne
Rosé
Vintage : BSA
Type : Brut
Classification : Rosé
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