Louis Roederer Champagne ROSÉ Vintage 2018 12,5% Vol. 0,75l in Giftbox

The Louis Roederer Champagne ROSÉ Vintage 2018 12.5% is an elegant vintage rosé champagne from France, combining the powerful ripeness of the exceptionally warm 2018 vintage with the house’s characteristic freshness. The cuvée consists of 63 percent Pinot Noir and 35 percent Chardonnay and comes from the Roederer-owned vineyard ‘La Rivière’. The focus is primarily on Pinot Noir plots in Cumières, whose warmer south-facing slopes produce ripe grapes, whilst cooler terroirs provide structure and freshness. 

For the rosé, Louis Roederer employs a special infusion method in which Pinot Noir contributes its structure and character through prolonged, gentle contact. 15 percent of the wines are aged in wood, further enhancing their complexity. The 2018 vintage was harvested between 27 August and 8 September 2018.

With 12.5% alcohol by volume in the 0.75-litre bottle and a dosage of 7 g/l, the Louis Roederer Rosé Vintage 2018 is a ‘Brut’ – or dry – rosé champagne, and is therefore comparatively dry in style. The 2018 vintage also marks a stylistic evolution for the house: due to the greater ripeness of the Pinot Noir grapes, cooler plots were specifically selected to combine a firm structure with the juicy character of the southern vineyards. Louis Roederer attests that its vintage champagnes have exceptionally good ageing potential, meaning this Rosé can continue to develop for many years to come.