Rosé des Riceys

AOC since 1947 · still rosé

Rosé des Riceys is a still rosé AOC made only from Pinot Noir grown in the commune of Les Riceys in the Aube. It was recognised by decree on 8 December 1947.1

Rules

The grapes are Pinot Noir only, harvested in Les Riceys. The wine is made by semi-carbonic maceration of whole bunches, and the vintage is always stated on the label.1

The commune

Les Riceys lies in the Côte des Bar. With 866 ha of vines it is the largest wine-growing commune area in Champagne.2 Sparkling wine from the same vineyards is sold as Champagne.

See also

Côte des BarRegionsChampagneRegionsCoteaux ChampenoisRegionsPinot NoirGrapesRosé sparkling wineStyles

Sources

  1. INAO. Cahier des charges AOC « Rosé des Riceys » (modifications approuvées 11 Sept 2024, PNO) (2024-09-11)
  2. Comité Champagne. Wine trail: Côte des Bar

Facts checked on 2026-10-19