The Cuvée Rosé Laurent-Perrier was created in 1968 using bold, innovative ‘savoir-faire’ methods learnt from production of still wines called ‘Coteaux Champenois’. Perfected at each stage of its making, the Cuvée Rosé is now the benchmark in its category. Held in an elegant wine bottle inspired by King Henri IV, this rosé champagne has been widely acknowledged for its consistent high quality for more than 40 years.
Tasting notes: Elegant, with colour changing naturally from a pretty raspberry hint to salmon-pink. Precise and very crisp. Wide range of small red fruits: strawberries, redcurrants, raspberries and black cherries. Its amazing freshness is the dominating note. Intensely fruity flavours, clean, well-defined and slightly sharp, the wine then opens up to provide an impression of plunging into a basket of freshly picked red berries: strawberries, Morello cherries, blackcurrants and raspberries. The wine is supple and rounded on the finish.
The Cuvée Rosé Laurent-Perrier is a delicious apéritif. This cuvée, thanks to its aromatic character, allows various food and wine pairings. It matches well with raw fishes (marinated red mullets and tartare of tuna), grilled prawns, fine charcuterie (such as Italian prosciutto), duck, lamb and creamy cheeses such as Chaource. The Cuvée Rosé is also an extraordinary match for red fruit desserts. The more daring will try it with Asian – even Indian – cuisine.
Crus: Blended from 10 different ‘crus’ (or villages) situated mainly in the South and North areas of the Montagne de Reims – including the famous Côte de Bouzy – notably from the finest crus of Ambonnay, Bouzy, Louvois and Tours-sur-Marne.
Wine making and ageing: Laurent-Perrier’s technical facilities are dedicated to the making of the Cuvée Rosé. Grapes from carefully selected plots are then meticulously sorted and destemmed before going into the vats. Controlled maceration – lasting from 48h to 72h depending on the harvest – helps the extraction of colour and the development of the full aromatic richness of the Pinot Noir. It is aged in the cellars for at least four years.
What the critics say...
Wine Spectator: 90 points(30/11/2009)
Like a bowl of fresh berries, this stylish rosé is fresh and juicy. The refined texture and bright structure keep this balanced and graceful through the long finish. Drink now.
Founded in 1812, Laurent-Perrier is recognised - throughout the world - as one of the finest of Champagne Houses.. This success derives, first and foremost, from a clear determination to abide by long-established traditions: respect for nature and wine, dedication to quality, and strong and... lasting relationships with all those associated with the company, within and without. It is also the result of the sheer driving force of Bernard de Nonancourt, the creator of the Laurent-Perrier range, and that of his daughters, Alexandra and Stéphanie, who are concentrating their own energies on preserving the Group’s independence and perpetuating its values. Now more than ever, the Freedom of spirit has first and foremost always been the driving force behind the creative winemaking which has led to a unique and highly successful range of champagnes produced by a team led by Cellar Master Michel Fauconnet. The wines are unique not only because of the philosophy that has inspired them, but also for their style, flavour and consistent quality, from one cuvee to the next. The result is a range of vins de plaisir - one of the most diversified ranges of wines for every occasion that are made to be enjoyed and which are repeatedly requested by champagne lovers. Laurent-Perrier has no higher ambition than to provide wine professionals around the world with champagnes guaranteed to win the hearts of connoisseurs eager to discover new experiences in the world of champagne.
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