Laurent-Perrier : Cuvée Rosé Robe Papillons

A delicate and refined limited edition rosé champagne

The producer

Founded in 1812, the Laurent-Perrier Champagne House reached its golden age in 1948, thanks to Bernard de Nonancourt's dynamism. Under the leadership of this visionary businessman, the house stood out by producing vintages that reflected its values of excellence and innovation.

Since its very beginnings, the house has built its identity around Chardonnay. Through the freshness and finesse that it brings to the blend, this grape variety has become the signature style of this Champagne reference.

Laurent-Perrier's avant-garde approach is reflected in Grand Siècle and its multi-vintage blends, its Ultra Brut with a "zero dosage" style and also its Cuvée Rosé, the first rosé champagne in this category. These original "breakthrough" cuvées, each creation being subject to an event, mark a new page in the history of Laurent Perrier and its quest for excellence, for which it is internationally renowned.

The quintessence of Bernard de Nonancourt’s cherished values are in the Laurent-Perrier cuvées, unanimously recognised by connoisseurs.

The wine

Cuvée Rosé was created in 1968 from the boldness and unique know-how of the Laurent-Perrier House. A forerunner in the rosé maceration champagne category, Cuvée Rosé is a reference, known today for its consistency and high quality. It is characterised by its aromas of fresh red fruits, great intensity and freshness.

The limited edition

A symbol of freedom and a reflection of the house's concern with regards to nature and the environment, with its unique bottle, the "Butterfly" colour of this Cuvée Rosé illuminates the ritual of serving champagne. This limited edition Cuvée Rosé with its "Butterfly" colour lends itself to great tasting opportunities in order to experience a privileged moment combining both elegance and refinement.

The blend

Cuvée Rosé by Laurent-Perrier is comprised of 100% Pinot Noir from the best Montagne de Reims crus.

This rosé champagne is the result of a very technical production method: maceration. Once harvested, the grapes are destemmed and then placed in a maceration vat. In this vat, the juice macerates with the grape skins for 48 to 72 hours in order to bring out the aromatic expression of the best Pinot oir crus. The juice is then run off (separated from the skins), fermented and vinified in a separate vat.

Cuvée Rosé is aged for 5 years in cellars.

The tasting

Colour

Elegant, the colour has a raspberry hue which develops to salmon nuances as the wine ages.

Nose

Frank and with a superb freshness, this champagne presents fragrances from a wide range of red fruits (raspberry, redcurrant, strawberry, black cherry).

Palate

The frank and acidic attack precedes a supple and beautifully rounded palate.

Service

For an optimal tasting experience, serve between 8 and 10°C.

Food and wine pairing

Due to its wide aromatic range, Cuvée Rosé will complement many dishes: marinated raw fish, grilled prawns, Parma ham or even desserts. Other original combinations can also be imagined with Asian, Indian or even exotic cuisine.