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Louis Roederer 2012 Vintage Rose Champagne Magnum 150cl
Louis Roederer Vintage Rosé Vintage Champagne 2012 Magnum (150cl) of Champagne is a unique and rare Champagne of exceptional style thanks to the very particular way in which it is made. Louis Roederer is one of the few Houses that still use maceration on skins, a delicate method by which Pinot Noir grapes are left to macerate on the press for several hours to extract more fruit and colour.
2012 gave rich, full-bodied and structured wines worthy of one of the greatest vintages in Champagne. The Rosé Vintage Champagne 2012 is exceptionally fine, lively sparkle forming even, persistent streams of bubbles. Intense bouquet of ripe fruit (blackcurrant) and candied orange, accompanied by subtle notes of orange blossom and Madagascar vanilla. The bouquet is very stable, dense and opens out slowly to reveal a deep, sweet character. Smooth and full-bodied on entry to the palate. Its ripe, warm palate is both tactile (silky texture) and rounded (ripe, sweet anthocyanins with an almost liquorous consistency), and is lengthened by a fresh, chalky finish. Subtle notes of hazelnut and cocoa beans linger on the end palate.
Over the years Louis Roederer has developed a unique technique for the production of its rosé champagnes.
This process, referred to by Roederer as the ‘infusion’ technique, allows us to bring out the juicy, ripe character of the Pinot noirs whilst preserving their exceptional freshness. A small amount of Chardonnay juice is added to the Pinot Noir maceration which then ferment together and integrate harmoniously.
Pairs well with…
- Fish
- Parmesan
- Seafood
- Shellfish
- Summer Fruits
- White Meat
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Antonio Galloni 93/100
'Pale peach-toned colour. Elegant, delicate style, lots of racy peachy fruitiness. Crisp and super young, and holds back a lot still. Linear and focused with plenty of interesting tension and dynamism.'
Essie Avellan 93-5/100
Over the years Louis Roederer has developed a unique technique for the production of its rosé champagnes.
This process, referred to by Roederer as the ‘infusion’ technique, allows us to bring out the juicy, ripe character of the Pinot noirs whilst preserving their exceptional freshness. A small amount of Chardonnay juice is added to the Pinot Noir maceration which then ferment together and integrate harmoniously.
The cuvée Rosé 2012 was bottle-aged for 4 years before being left to rest for a further 6 months after disgorging in order to attain perfect maturity. The dosage is 9 g/l.
Founded in 1776, and property of the same family since 1819, Champagne Louis Roederer is today one of the last major champagne houses to be an independent family affair and is the largest independent family-managed Champagne producer. The annual production of its wines (Brut Premier, Carte Blanche, Brut Vintage, Rose Vintage, Blanc de Blancs, Cristal, Cristal Rose) represents just over three million bottles, distributed to 100 countries worldwide.
Brand | Louis Roederer |
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Country | France |
Volume (cl) | 150 |
ABV (% vol) | 12 |
Dietary | Organic, Bio Dynamic |
Style | Rose |
Champagne Expression | Floral, Light & Fresh, Red Fruits, Summer Fruits |
Champagne Region | Cote des Blancs, Vallee de la Marne |
Champagne Village | Chouilly, Cumieres |
Champagne Dosage (g/l) | 9 |
Champagne Producer Type | Grande Marque |
Champagne and Wine Aging | Oak |
Closure | Cork and Cage |
Champagne Crus | Cru |
Champagne Grape | Champagne Blend |
Time on Lees | 4-10 Years |