Louis Roederer Brut Rose 2006

Soft pink color with orangey nuances. Dynamic, creamy bubbles in a long-lasting flow. Immediately after opening, the bouquet of this Brut Rosé 2006 releases intense, complex aromas: first of all fruity (strawberry, vine peach) then floral (sap, sweet flower, pollen) and mineral (chalk). On airing, citrus aromas appear (with a particularly dominant zest) along with gingerbread, so typical of Roederer rosés. Tasting reveals an energetic, racy wine, which is firm and above all elegant. It has the firm structure of the Cumières Pinot Noir which, as usual, manifests itself immediately and unreservedly, in its charming, meaty and dense register - but the characteristic elegance of Louis Roederer wines predominates, thanks to the smooth bubbles associated with precise flavors and a 'taut' mineral freshness. This almost paradoxical blend combines an intense energy 'interwoven' with a rich, almost 'proud' material, accompanied by a swirl of velvety flavors. The long-lasting flavor experience ends on a note of pure minerality... and time stands still.

The structure and richness of Louis Roederer Brut Rosé make it a perfect accompaniment to main courses, magnificently complementing fish such as salmon; meat such as lamb, veal, guinea fowl and even pheasant; and soft cheeses such as Chaource and Brillat-Savarin. It can also be served with red-fruit based desserts that are less sweet, such as a red fruit zabaglione or a red fruit gratin.

66% Pinot Noir, 34% Chardonnay