Rosé Vintage

Louis Roederer developed a unique technique for the production of its rosé champagnes. This process is referred to as the ‘infusion’ technique (a small amount of Chardonnay juice is added to the Pinot Noir maceration which then ferments together to integrate harmoniously). Vinified approximately 25% in old oak casks and bottle-aged 4 years before being left to rest for a further 6 months after disgorging in order to attain perfect maturity.

The Pinot Noir is from the Champagne crus village of Cumières, for which the steeply-sloping, shallow clay and limestone soils face south and benefit from additional light reflected from the river Marne, enabling great phenolic maturity to be achieved. The Chardonnay is from the north facing slopes in Chouilly, bringing bright and fresh notes.

There is a complex bouquet of subtle minty freshness combined with zesty fruit, wild strawberry and raspberry. The nose opens out to reveal spicy and smoky notes, characteristic of the Pinot Noirs grown in Cumières, along with the aromas of dried fruit, roasted almonds and cocoa beans. There are underlying saline notes, reminiscent of sea spray.

A fantastic pairing with fish such as salmon and tuna; meat including lamb, veal, pheasant and soft cheeses such. It can also be served with red fruit based deserts that are less sweet.