Louis Roederer Vintage Rose Magnum 2012

Louis Roederer Vintage Rose Magnum 2012 is a rosé cuveé made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with 24% devinification in oak, crafted by the Louis Roederer winery in the Champagne D.O.

2012 stands out as one of the most challenging and sensitive years in the history of the Champagne region. Despite this, setbacks often lead to significant developments. Low yields, resulting from unexpected climatic changes, in conjunction with continental conditions towards the end of the season, made it possible to achieve an exceptional and unprecedented level of ripeness. This achievement gave birth to ample, powerful and well-structured wines, worthy of Champagne's finest vintages.

Over the years, Louis Roederer has developed a method that is completely unique in Champagne for the production of its rosé champagnes. This process, known in the cellar as "the infusion", allows the juicy and ripe character of the Pinot noir grape variety to be extracted, while retaining a remarkable freshness. In this method, a portion of Chardonnay grape juice is added to a maceration of Pinot noirs, allowing them to ferment together and achieving a perfect integration.

Tasting Notes Louis Roederer Vintage Rose Magnum 2012

It has a golden pink hue, with bright reddish glints. The bubbly effervescence, extremely fine and dynamic, forms a continuous and long-lasting chain. An intense bouquet of ripe fruits (blackcurrant) and candied oranges is released, with subtle fragrances of orange blossom and Madagascar vanilla. The bouquet remains solid and steady, gradually unfolding into this intense, sweet characteristic.

The first sip is round, substantial and generous. It expresses the warmth of the sun both tactilely (with a silky texture) and in its form (ripe, sweet anthocyanins evoking an almost liqueur-like character), but lingers with a final freshness accompanied by mineral nuances. Hints of hazelnuts and cocoa beans follow. The decision to avoid malolactic fermentation proved crucial in preserving a great freshness that lightens and prolongs the tasting.