Louis Roederer Vintage Rose 2013
France, Champagne
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DESCRIPTION
Good vintage rosés need to have very ripe grapes and for this reason Louis Roederer source the grapes from some of the earliest ripening, and steeply sloped south facing, vineyards. Two thirds of the blend is Pinot Noir which supplies the colour and richness while the rest is Chardonnay which brings with it bright, fresh notes. The 2013 was vinified in 33% old oak casks and bottle aged for four years before disgorgment. There is a complex bouquet dominated by an almost minty freshness combined with zesty fruit, wild strawberry and raspberry while, on the palate it's soft, smooth yet piercingly fresh. With a good weight, delicate mouthfeel and velvety smoothness it all leads up to a fresh, long and persistent finish.
Seriously good and a joy to drink. Good with salmon, or tuna, lamb, or feathered game.
Suitable for Vegetarians
PRODUCER
Champagne Louis Roederer
Undoubtedly one of the great Champagne houses, Louis Roederer was established in 1776 and remains under family ownership with current CEO Frédéric Rouzaud representing the 7th generation of the Roederer family. With over 240 hectares of their own vineyards which are located exclusively in Grands and Premiers Crus villages around 70% of their non-vintage and all of their vintage Champagnes come from their own sites - quite a higher proportion than commonly seen. The Chef de Cave is Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon who was appointed to the position back in 1999.
Since around the turn of the century they've been actively practising organic and biodynamic viticulture across 82 hectares of their sites and currently have one of the largest landholding of such vineyards in the region. Gaining certification for this is not the goal, the objective is simply to enhance the aim of continuously striving to improve the overall quality.
Their most famous cuvée 'Cristal' is possibly the ultimate luxury Champagne of all. lt was first created for Tsar Alexander II of Russia in 1876 with an iconic bottle design with a flat base and made from clear crystal. The distinctive wrapper is there to protect the wine from ultraviolet light. Only produced in selected years, the blend is usually 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay from only the best rated sites of Champagne Louis Roederers vineyards.
DETAILS
| Categories | Wine / Sparkling Wine / Champagne |
| Region | Champagne |
| Country | France |
| Grape Variety | Pinot Noir , Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2013 |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 12% |
| Vegan/Vegetarian | Vegetarian |
| SKU | LR0103SN |
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