Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé NV

Product Information:

Since 1968, Laurent-Perrier has developed and perfected a unique style of champagne: rosé champagne, which was not popular in Paris at the time. The difference was maceration; this labour intensive approach makes it possible to obtain the richest and most subtle expression of Pinot Noir. Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé NV is characterised by its ripe red fruit aromas, a high intensity and great freshness. 

The Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé NV is elegant, with the colour changing naturally from a pretty raspberry hue to salmon pink. Well defined bouquet, extraordinarily fresh and a wide gamut of red fruits: raspberry, redcurrant, strawberry and black cherry. To taste, it has a fresh and sharp attack followed by pillowy mousse. Finishes bright, a punnet of fresh picked red berries, cream and flaky pastry.

This rosé champagne is made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes sourced from ten different Crus in the Montagne de Reims. After careful selection, the grapes are sorted and destemmed before being placed in vats. They undergo the more intensive maceration process that lasts between 48 to 72 hours, depending on the harvest. This process helps extract colour and unique aromas, showcasing the richness of the finest Pinot Noir Crus. The champagne is then aged for five years.

Maker:

In 1812, André-Michel Pierlot, a former cooper and bottler from Chigny-les-Roses, established himself as a champagne merchant in Tours-sur-Marne, founding what would become Maison Laurent-Perrier. This Grand Cru village, strategically located at the intersection of three key vineyards, provided fertile ground for his enterprise. Pierlot passed the company to his son, Alphonse, who, lacking heirs, entrusted it to cellar master Eugène Laurent. After Laurent's untimely death in 1887, his widow, Mathilde-Emilie Perrier, took charge, introducing her "Grand Vin Sans Sucre" in 1889, catering to evolving tastes. In 1925, Eugénie-Hortense Laurent succeeded her mother but sold the estate in 1939.

Marie-Louise de Nonancourt acquired Domaine Laurent-Perrier during World War II. Her son Bernard, who joined the Resistance, returned to lead the company at just 28 after the war, transforming it into an industry innovator over four decades. Under his guidance, Laurent-Perrier became synonymous with freshness, elegance, and purity, exporting its champagnes to over 160 countries.

The company transitioned to a Management Board structure in 1999, spearheaded by Bernard and his daughters, ensuring a legacy of high standards and independence. With Michel Fauconnet as Cellar Master since 2004, the House maintains its commitment to quality, while Lucie Pereyre de Nonancourt joined in 2019, representing Grand Siècle and furthering Laurent-Perrier's innovative spirit

Philosophy: 
Its house style is known for its finesse and elegance, based around an emphasis on the Chardonnay variety in all but the rosé wines. Chardonnay accounts for 55 percent of the blend in La Cuvée (the renamed Brut Non-Vintage). By blending traditional Champagne practices with innovative winemaking techniques, the House produces a range of unique wines, each with its own story. Key to this style is the use of stainless steel vats, allowing for low-temperature fermentation that preserves the wine's freshness and aromatic complexity. The meticulous vinification process involves selecting the best grapes from renowned vineyards, including 17 Grands Crus and 42 Premiers Crus.

Each batch is vinified separately, enabling the Cellar Master to create harmonious blends that capture the essence of Laurent-Perrier. This dedication to quality is further reflected in their long ageing process, ensuring that each Cuvée is ready to enjoy upon release. Laurent-Perrier is also a pioneer in low-dosage wines, launching the "Grand Vin Sans Sucre" in 1889 and later the Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut in 1981. The House continues to lead with innovations like the Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature, reinforcing its commitment to producing champagnes that celebrate the balance between tradition and modernity.

Nose - Ethereal Floral notes, Raspberry, Nuts
A precise nose of extraordinary freshness and a wide range of red fruits: raspberry, redcurrant, strawberry and black cherry.

Palate - Berry Tincture, Spices, Cherry
Rounded, the soft texture all wrapped in spice, nuts, smoke and a superior berry tincture.

Finish - Cherry Finish, Flint, Biscuits
Supple driven by red berries and cherry, and a crisp, clean finish.

Ethereal floral and raspberry nose. A vinous palate with a mild mousse, the soft texture all wrapped in spice, nuts, smoke and a superior berry tincture. Very long and easy to enjoy. - Decanter, 95 Points.

100% pinot noir; 10 crus; 50/50% base year/previous vintage; 5 years on lees; 8g/l dosage. The unique vinification of the base wine in oak sees destemmed grapes macerated for 48 to 72 hours, and fermentation of virtually free run juice. The result is a pale salmon hue, aromas of rose petals and spices and a supple palate driven by red berries and cherry, and a crisp, clean finish. - Australian Wine Companion, 95 Points.

A finely textured rosé Champagne, this wine is rich yet with a fine dry core. It is 100% Pinot Noir, structured with acidity as well as red fruits. - Wine Enthusiast, 94 Points.

The Finer Details
Style - Rose Champagne
Varietal - Pinot Noir
Country - France
Region - Champagne
Vintage - Non-Vintage
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 12%