Alexandra Rosé Millésimé An exceptional marriage
Laurent‑Perrier, the benchmark for the non-vintage rosé champagne category, wishing to raise its standards even further developed a vintage Grande Cuvée Rosé. Alexandra Rosé Millésimé is a rare and sought-after wine that comes from a rigorous selection from the best plots, an exceptional marriage between the Pinot Noir Grands Crus and Chardonnay.
Laurent‑Perrier, the benchmark for the non-vintage rosé champagne category, wishing to raise its standards even further developed a vintage Grande Cuvée Rosé. Alexandra Rosé Millésimé is a rare and sought-after wine that comes from a rigorous selection from the best plots, an exceptional marriage between the Pinot Noir Grands Crus and Chardonnay.
2012
Maceration, vinification, and ageing
- Grape varieties Pinot Noir 80%, Chardonnay 20%
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Crus
100% Grands Crus.
Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims: Ambonnay, Bouzy, Mailly, Verzenay.
Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs: Avize, Cramant, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger.
A very rigorous selection of locations for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes that have reached perfect and simultaneous maturity. - Ageing 10 years.
Maceration rosé champagne
The co-fermentation of macerated Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays produces an exceptionally aromatic rosé champagne.
sensory characteristics
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Eye
A deep blood orange colour with very fine, persistent bubbles. -
Nose
A complex nose with notes of red fruits (crushed strawberries). -
Palate
A rich, warm wine with red fruit aromas and a bitter orange finish.
Alexandra Rosé 2012 awards
Wine/food pairings
- Noble meat
- Noble fish
- Caviar
The perfect pairing by Christian Le Squer ***
Lamb, vegetable ravioli, spicy green juice
