2020 Lethbridge Nadeson Collis Rosé de Saignée

Artisan rosé excellence from one of Geelong's most celebrated and respected producers — and the most accessible expression in the Lethbridge Nadeson Collis range. The 2020 Lethbridge Nadeson Collis Rosé de Saignée is a premium cool-climate rosé of extraordinary intensity, concentration and sophistication — crafted using the traditional saignée method from Geelong's extraordinary cool-climate terroir, expressing the vibrant red berry depth, mineral precision and elegant structure that defines great Nadeson Collis rosé.

Rosé de Saignée — rosé made by the saignée ("bleeding") method, producing a rosé of greater intensity and concentration than traditional pressing. From Ray Nadeson and Maree Collis — two scientists who founded Lethbridge Wines and have applied scientific rigour and precision to cool-climate winemaking in Geelong with extraordinary results. 95 points Halliday Wine Companion — outstanding value at $70 (on sale from $77).

95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

Geelong, VIC

$70 a bottle (on sale from $77)
Rosé de Saignée • Nadeson Collis • Lethbridge • Geelong

"Rosé de Saignée — rosé made by the bleeding method, producing a rosé of greater intensity and concentration. Ray Nadeson and Maree Collis' 95-point cool-climate Geelong rosé at $70."

About Saignée

Saignée — French for "bleeding" — is a traditional rosé winemaking method that involves bleeding off a portion of juice from red grape fermentation early in the process, before the skins have imparted their full colour and tannin. The result is a rosé of greater intensity, concentration and complexity than traditional pressing methods — with beautiful colour, concentrated red fruit flavours and exceptional structure. It is a method that demands exceptional fruit quality and winemaking precision — and Lethbridge Nadeson Collis' Rosé de Saignée delivers both.

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About Lethbridge Wines

Lethbridge Wines is one of Geelong's most celebrated and respected producers, founded by scientists Ray Nadeson and Maree Collis — two scientists who have applied extraordinary scientific rigour and precision to cool-climate winemaking in Geelong with remarkable results. The Nadeson Collis range — named for the founders' surnames combined — represents the pinnacle of their winemaking philosophy, producing wines of extraordinary quality, intensity and cool-climate precision.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Beautiful pale salmon with delicate copper highlights and brilliant clarity — luminous, vibrant and deeply inviting.

Aroma:
Elegant and expressively complex with:

• fresh strawberries and rose petals — the hallmark of great saignée rosé
• citrus zest and subtle mineral notes
• the cool-climate precision and intensity of Geelong's extraordinary terroir

Cool-climate rosé of extraordinary aromatic elegance — the vibrant red berry and rose petal character of saignée winemaking beautifully expressed through Ray Nadeson and Maree Collis' celebrated scientific precision.

Palate:
Refined and sophisticated with extraordinary depth.
Expect layers of:

• red berries and white peach
• delicate herbal complexity
• vibrant acidity delivering extraordinary freshness, balance and length
• the intensity and concentration of the saignée method

The wine delivers saignée intensity with cool-climate elegance, combining Ray Nadeson and Maree Collis' celebrated scientific winemaking with Geelong's extraordinary cool-climate terroir and the saignée method that defines great Nadeson Collis Rosé.

Finish:
Long and graceful with lingering berry notes and a clean, refreshing aftertaste.

Critical Acclaim

95pts – Halliday Wine Companion

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2020
• Method: Saignée (bleeding method)
• Region: Geelong, VIC
• Producer: Lethbridge Wines
• Winemakers: Ray Nadeson and Maree Collis
• Serving Temperature: 10–14°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2027

Food Pairings

• Salmon and ocean trout
• Mediterranean cuisine
• Soft and fresh cheeses
• Summer entertaining and long lunches
• As an elegant aperitif

Why We Love It

This is artisan rosé excellence from one of Geelong's most celebrated and respected producers — Ray Nadeson and Maree Collis' saignée rosé of extraordinary intensity, concentration and sophistication. 95 points Halliday Wine Companion.
At $70 (on sale from $77), it delivers outstanding cool-climate Geelong rosé character and the most accessible entry point to the Lethbridge Nadeson Collis range.

Discover the artisan excellence of Australian cool-climate rosé winemaking at its most sophisticated.