Wine List
Laurent Perrier Rose N.V.
- Country
- France
- Region
- Champagne
- Producer
- Champagne Laurent Perrier
- Grape(s)
- Pinot Noir
- Type
- Sparkling
- Style
- Fizz
- Oaked Style
- Unoaked
- Body Style
- Full bodied
- Dry / Sweet Style
- Dry
- Alcohol Content (%)
- 12
- Closure Style
- Cork
- Organic / Biodynamic
- Normal
Region
The word Champagne derives from Latin `campania`, or open countryside. However the exception is the area south of the city of Reims, where a group of low hills and valleys provide a unique micro climate, enabling the vine to grow on deep chalk soils.
The vineyards of Champagne are planted in three distinct areas. The `Montagne de Reims` is predominately planted with Pinot Noir, the backbone to the Champagne blend, whilst Chardonnay is ideally suited to the chalky slopes of the `Cote de Blancs` south of the town of Epernay. Pinot Meunier dominates the `Vallee de la Marne`, an area susceptible to frosts, which it is more able to withstand, due to later budding.
The secret of Champagne is in the blend, where wines from different grape varieties and vineyards are blended to achieve the `house style`.
Producer
Founded in 1812, the house of Laurent Perrier is recognised to be one of the leading Champagne houses. Their success is derived from following long established traditions and respect for nature. The company remains independent and family owned, with Bernard de Nonancourt at its helm.
Tasting (Long)
One of the few rosé Champagnes made by a technique called `saignee`, where the red grape skins are left on the wine for up to 3 days, giving the wine its unique salmon pink colour. The nose is fragrant with hints of red and black fruit, reminiscent of raspberries, black cherries and blackcurrants. The wine is fresh, rounded and supple, with a long finish.
Tasting (Short)
An expressive and fragrant pale pink rose with aromass of red and black fruits, a rounded and supple palate, with a long lively finish.
Food
A perfect aperitif although quite versatile and can happily complement white meats, lightly spiced Thai dishes, fresh cheeses and red fruit desserts.
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