Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rose

In the glass

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

• Charcuterie Find charcuterie on TableJourney →
  Bright red fruit frames cured meats.
• Seared salmon
  Vinous red fruit balances the oily fish.
• Strawberry tart Find strawberry tart on TableJourney →
  Strawberry notes echo the dessert fruit.

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

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