Louis Roederer Brut Rosé 2014 (France)

Description

• Dry style
• Tangy red fruit
• Warm cinnamon
• Soft mousse

Displaying a fresh pink hue with attractive golden tints in the glass and beautiful beads of soft, even bubbles. The wine shows an intense and fruity bouquet reminiscent of a tangy red fruit tart, slightly sweet yet underpinned by more concentrated, jammy and citrus notes. The aromatic complexity comes through after a few swirls in the glass, giving a medley of spice, warm cinnamon and peppers. The fleshy attack is dominated by ripe, crunchy, plump red fruit that brings depth and creaminess. The fruity structure is gradually elongated by a chalky, mineral freshness that creates a lingering sensation of lightness and harmony on the finish.

The 2014 vintage was a “weather waltz”, and one with clear, sharp contrasts! The spring was sunny and dry and ended with a heatwave in June; summer was autumnal, cool and rainy; September was hot, sunny and very dry… weather we would usually associate with the month of August. The ‘key’ to the vintage lay in the soils as well as in the work carried out by the winegrowers. The good drainage properties of the chalk on the lower-middle part of the hillside helped us greatly by allowing the excess water from the summer to drain away and therefore limiting any excess vigour in the vines. These factors were complemented by our increasingly eco-friendly viticultural practices which allow us to take our quest for grapes of perfect balance and maturity even further. 

Over the years Louis Roederer has developed a unique technique for the production of its Rosé Champagne. This process, referred to by Roederer as the ‘infusion’ technique, allows the winery to bring out the juicy, ripe character of the Pinot Noir whilst preserving its exceptional freshness. A small amount of Chardonnay juice is added to the Pinot Noir maceration, which then ferments together and integrates harmoniously. The dosage is 8 g/l.

Champagne Louis Roederer has been awarded the "Robert Parker Green Emblem", making it one of the very first wineries in the world to be awarded this distinction by the Robert Parker Wine Advocate.

Awarded after a thorough edit by the experts of the prestigious Robert Parker Wine Advocate, the "Green Emblem" recognizes an estate's outstanding commitment to sustainable viticulture. It is intended to distinguish wineries that demonstrate exceptional merit in this area and are committed to the long-term protection of the environment and biodiversity.

In this first global award, only 24 wineries were recognized, including the Louis Roederer Champagne House.