Louis Roederer Brut Rose Late Release Vintage 1996

Description

Product Description: Intensity shaped by a remarkable season. Louis Roederer Rose Late Release 1996 is a deep, structured Champagne that captures the tension and concentration of a famously complex vintage. Drawn from the La Riviere estate, the 1996 harvest followed an erratic season. Low yields from poor fruit set, alternating heat and rain, and a significant water deficit produced fruit of unusual intensity. Roederer’s extended cellar ageing allows that power to settle into detail. Made using the house’s signature infusion method, Pinot Noir is macerated with added Chardonnay juice, bringing integration and lift. This is a Champagne with density and drive. The palate combines vinous breadth with freshness, built on a saline thread and deep mineral core. It carries the authority of vintage with clarity and composure. Tasting Notes NOSE Red Fruit and Spice Distilled raspberry and peony with smoky bacon, cinnamon and warm nougat over honeyed almond. PALATE Vinous, Fresh, Savoury Concentrated yet composed. Rich texture balanced by cool acidity and a saline frame. FINISH Long, Spiced, Structured A broad finish with mineral clarity, savoury weight and restrained spice. Finer Details Style – Champagne Varietal – Pinot Noir, Chardonnay Country – France Region – Champagne Vintage – 1996 Bottle Size – 750ml ABV – 13% Closure – Cork