Jerome Prevost La Closerie Fac-Simile Rosé LC22 (Base 2022, Disgorged Sep 2024)

“One of the most courageous and creative of Champagne’s many growers.” Michael Edwards, The Finest Wines of Champagne.

“Today there are a handful of wines from elite, artisanal grower-estates in Champagne that have attracted a nearly cult-like following. One of the most sought-after of these is the meunier of Jérôme Prévost.” Peter Liem, The Champagne Guide.

“Jérôme Prévost has the magic touch when it comes to expressing the full potential of Meunier in rich, vinous Champagnes full of character.” Antonio Galloni, Vinous.

“When the history of pinot meunier’s rise is finally written, Jérôme Prévost will undoubtably be its hero. From his La Closerie, his tiny property in Gueux, he has built a reputation for making wines so pure and focused that they have elevated what had been considered a lesser grape, making it an object of cult fascination.” Jon Bonné, The New French Wine.

This rare rosé was made for the first time from the 2007 vintage. It is effectively the wine above (base 2022 with 20% reserve wines) with the addition of 10% Meunier red. It is always a brilliant wine. Prévost now aims to make it every year using the fruit of the same vineyard. The grapes for the red come from a small parcel of Les Béguines that is prone to court-noué (fanleaf virus). This virus stunts vigour and gives tiny yields of concentrated bunches and berries that ripen quickly. 

Cult wines don’t always live up to the hype, but this bottle surpasses even the highest expectations—we just wish we had more to share around. The dosage this year was 2.5 g/L. As always, it’s big on personality with a bright, red-fruited persona, driven, chalky grip and a long, perfumed close. Serve it in Burgundy glasses with food (any salmon dish is a great idea) with your closest wine friends—then watch the sparks fly. Importer’s Note.