In the glass

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: fresh red berries, strawberry, raspberry, rose

Palate: bright red fruit, fresh acidity, vinous core, clean finish

A pioneering saignee rose from Pinot Noir alone: fresh red berries, strawberry and raspberry over rose, the palate marked by bright vinous red fruit and a clean finish.

What it pairs with

How to serve Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rose

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a tulip flute. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Charcuterie, Seared salmon, Strawberry tart. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Launched in 1968, Laurent-Perrier's Cuvee Rose is made by skin maceration (saignee), unusual among the big houses, from Pinot Noir alone.

  1. 1968 — Cuvee Rose launched, made by saignee from Pinot Noir

Facts

Producer
Champagne Laurent-Perrier
Grapes
Pinot Noir (100%)
Classification
AOC Champagne
Oak
Saignee skin maceration; Pinot Noir only
ABV
12.0%
Price
EUR 75 to 110 at retail
Drinking window
now to 6 from release
First vintage
1968

Scores

  • Wine Spectator 91

Frequently asked about Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rose

What does Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rose taste like?

On the nose, fresh red berries, strawberry, raspberry, rose. On the palate, bright red fruit, fresh acidity, vinous core, clean finish. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. A pioneering saignee rose from Pinot Noir alone: fresh red berries, strawberry and raspberry over rose, the palate marked by bright vinous red fruit and a clean finish.

When should I drink Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rose?

Drink now to 6 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rose?

Charcuterie is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Seared salmon and Strawberry tart. Bright red fruit frames cured meats.

What grapes are in Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rose?

The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.

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