Roederer & Starck Rosé Brut Nature Champagne

Like any new discovery, it all started with an idea. All it took was a meeting between Roederer CEO, Frédéric Rouzaud, the Chef de Cave, Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon and the designer Philippe Starck to create something new, something different. Ten years later the concept of a biodynamic Brut Nature cuvée collaboration was born.  The 10 hectares of vines are planted in the clay soils in the Cumière village. The first Brut Nature was released in 2006 and the first Rosé in 2012. The cuvée is comprised of 55% Pinot Noir, 25% Meunier and 20% Chardonnay of which are all pressed together. For the Rose 25% cold soaked Pinot Noir for 7-10 days into the same base wine as the 2012 Brut Nature which adds such a unique energy and terroir quality.

Louis Roederer & Philippe Starck Champagne Brut Nature Rose 2012

This isn’t for the faint of heart. This is a champagne with weight, purity and spirit.

The uniform lively bubbles envelop with glass with its persistence in this rich salmon pink color.  Imagine a bouquet of freshly picked violets intermingled with concentrated strawberries, apricots and peaches, toast, toffee and caramel. Add in the bone dry profile, racy acidity and complex style of honey, smoked almond, stewed berries and spicy ginger peppercorns. This is a fuller bodied style that has raw power, energy yet is full of grace and elegance. Even in its power it’s delicate in its gorgeous nature.

Pair with a salmon sashimi, scallop strawberry ceviche or Iberia ham croquettes.