2006 Louis Roederer Rose

The 2006 Brut Rosé is flat-out delicious. It boasts gorgeous inner perfume, striking fruit and exceptional overall balance. This is a hugely delicious wine that at once shows the delicate and more powerful sides of Rosé Champagne, if that makes sense. The wine can be enjoyed as an aperitif, but it also has more than enough richness to stand up to a range of foods. I loved it. The NV Brut Rosé is 70% Pinor Noir from Cumières and 30% Chardonnay. The Chardonnay was added to a saignée of Pinot Noir before fermentation. About 12% of the blend was fermented in oak, and the malolactic fermentation was entirely blocked. This is Lot # L034356G100383.

Pungent, smoky nose, bit raw and young. (JR)

(made from 66% pinot noir and 34% chardonnay; L03435661000385): Pale orange color. Aromas of redcurrant, orange zest and anise, with high-pitched spice and floral notes adding complexity. Taut and mineral-driven, with bright red fruit flavors and notes of bitter orange, anise and white pepper. Juicy acidity provides energy and lift to the long, spicy finish. I'd give this awfully young Champagne a little time to unwind.