Louis Roederer • Champagne, France
Louis Roederer Brut Rosé is a refined, Pinot Noir–led Champagne rosé crafted largely from the estate’s own vineyards in…Louis Roederer Brut Rosé is a refined, Pinot Noir–led Champagne rosé crafted largely from the estate’s own vineyards in Cumières and Chouilly, using Roederer’s distinctive “infusion” method that gently macerates Pinot with a touch of Chardo…Learn More »
$115
/750ml
2011 Retail Average
93
/100
2011 Pro Rating
Red berry intensity is wrapped in a taut, chalky frame in the 2011 Louis Roederer Brut Rosé, giving an impression of seriousness beneath its pretty color and fine mousse. Wild strawberries and white peach are lifted by incisive acidity and a touch of toasted pastry, with the vintage’s firm structure keeping everything focused rather than overtly creamy. It feels youthful, energetic and slightly austere, built more for food and for drinking on the earlier side of Roederer’s usual arc.
Salmon tartare with citrus; Duck breast with raspberries; Tuna niçoise salad
Louis Roederer Brut Rosé is a refined, Pinot Noir–led Champagne rosé crafted largely from the estate’s own vineyards in Cumières and Chouilly, using Roederer’s distinctive “infusion” method that gently macerates Pinot with a touch of Chardonnay juice for delicacy and seamless texture. Typically aged for years on lees, it marries fragrant wild red berries and blood orange with chalky minerality, brioche and a fine, creamy mousse, making it as much a gastronomic wine for dishes like salmon or lamb as an elegant aperitif.