Louis Roederer Rose' 2008 Brut Champagne
Louis Roederer Rose' 2008 is one of Louis Roederer's classic brut rose' champagnes. It is youthful, but very enjoyable. Louis Roederer Rose' 2008 ratings, tasting notes, and details are available.
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Tasting Notes
Appearance: Bright salmon pink with fine delicate steady bead.
Aroma/bouquet: Lots of strawberry, raspberry, plus chalky minerality, subtle toastiness and honey just beginning to emerge.
Palate: Strawberry, raspberry, blood orange, a touch of caramel, saline minerality.
Additional comments: Youthful, but very enjoyable. Can't wait to taste again in another two or three years as it matures.
When to drink: Louis Roederer Rose' 2008 Champagne is ready to drink now to enjoy fruitiness. In a couple of years the development will bring about a refined maturity. Drink through 2022
| Rose' 2008 Details
Label: Louis Roederer Rose' 2008 Champagne
House/Winery: Louis Roederer
Wine Category: Sparkling Wine
Region & Country: Champagne, France
Type (Style): Vintage, Rose'
Sweetness Level: Brut
Dosage: Typically 8 to 10 grams per liter
Prestige cuvée: No
Vineyards: 100% Grand Cru and/or Premier Cru
Grapes: Approximately 66% Pinot Noir, 34% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 12%
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Louis Roederer Rose' 2008
Production
Louis Roederer uses the méthode champenoise for their champagne production. Rose' 2008 is composed of approximately 2/3 Pinot Noir and 1/3 Chardonnay (20% of the wines matured in oak with weekly batonnage). The 2008 Rose' is created using the saignée method following cold skin-contact maceration which typically lasts 5 to 8 days.
Rose' 2008 ages an average of 4 years in the cellars before disgorgement. The dosagé of between 8 and 10 grams/liter is adjusted for each vintage. It rests an additional 6 months after disgorgement.
Louis Roederer Rose' Labels
Vintage Brut Rose'
Vintage Rose' Prestige Cuvee
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Official Website
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