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Louis Roederer Rose Vintage 2016 75cl
Louis Roederer Rose Vintage 2016 75cl

Louis Roederer Rose Vintage 2016 75cl

Louis Roederer Rose Vintage 2016 75cl

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    Overview

    Louis Roederer Rose 2016


    A rosé created by a long, gentle infusion of Pinot noir that extracts its juicy ripeness while preserving its tremendous saline freshness. In this process, some Chardonnay juices are added to the Pinot noir maceration, to ferment together and achieve the perfect integration of the two grape varieties.

    A deep and fruity rosé that encapsulates the exceptional ripeness and intensity of a dry, bright continental summer!

    Tasting Notes:
    Salmon pink hue with bright red tints. Deep, intense colour.

    The bubbles are fine yet vibrant and energetic. The summery bouquet shows exceptional intensity and freshness with its aromas of ripe, juicy stone fruit (wild peach) complemented by zesty red fruit (redcurrant) and citrus notes (blood orange). Upon aeration, the nose develops more jammy notes of Roussillon red apricot. 

    The palate is soft, juicy and concentrated on entry and then quickly shows a chalky, saline freshness that structures the wine and lends it a voluptuous yet delicate mouthfeel. The
    juicy, ripe fruit (nectarine and wild peach) and citrus (lemon) give the wine a fresh, zesty character that is underpinned by a subtle hint of bitterness. The soft, delicate bubbles coat
    the palate and impart a velvety texture. The end palate is mouth-watering and ever so slightly salty with discreet tannins and a lovely subtle bitterness that complements the incredible dry chalkiness of the wine and lingers on the seemingly never-ending finish. 

    Vintage 2016:
    The 2016 vintage was characterised by particularly marked weather variations: spring was cool, wet and relatively late whereas summer was warm and dry with a heatwave in late August followed by dry and sunny weather over the harvest period which was highly beneficial to the ripening of the grapes. Our Pinot noirs thrived in these dry, sunny conditions and the heat has given them an intensely fruity character and silky smooth texture. The Chardonnays are just as outstanding although more chiselled and saline in character.
    Harvests from 15 September to 1 October 2016. 

    Production:
    ORIGIN: "La Rivière" vineyards 
    CRUS: Cumières, Chouilly
    GRAPE VARIETIES: 62% Pinot noir, 38% Chardonnay
    WINE IN OAK: 21%
    MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: 4%
    DOSAGE: 8g/l

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