Over nine generations, the Mandois family has gone from tending vines as early as 1735, to becoming one of the leading organic growers in the region. It was in 1860, under the direction of visionary Victor Mandois, that they moved into winemaking.
Today, Claude Mandois is at the helm. His passion for natural viticulture set them on a quiet revolution to organic conversion and today 32.5 of their 37 hectares of vineyard are certified. The house and recently renovated winery are based in the charming village of Pierry, at the start of the Côte des Blancs. They source exceptional fruit from across these famous chalk hillsides, the Coteaux de Sézanne and the Côte des Bar. These include the renowned villages and prestigious terroirs of Chouilly, Pierry, Vertus and Épernay.
Mandois employs extended lees ageing and delicate dosage, crafting wines of remarkable complexity and enduring character. Their patience and conviction create champagnes with a crystalline house style that stands out in a competitive market.
The Rosé Origine is a blend of 40% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay from the Côte d’Epernay, Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne, Côte des Bars vineyards.
The base year is 2022, to which reserve wine has been added from the 2021, 2020 and 2019 vintages. Fermentation and maturation of 90% of the wine is done in stainless steel and 10% in oak. Addition of 5% blend rosé and 5% red wine. The Champagne is aged three years on the lees. The dosage is 8g/l of sugar.
The Champagne Mandois, Rosé Origine shows notes of grapefruit, lemons, with hints of spice, balsamic, white pepper and mint. On the palate there is an excellent structure, with lovely fruit flavours, all supported by good balancing acidity, giving it an attractive freshness. notes of grapefruit, lemons, with hints of spice, balsamic, white pepper and mint. On the palate there is an excellent structure, with lovely fruit flavours, all supported by good balancing acidity, giving it an attractive freshness. These enhance the length and persistence of the finish.
