2009 Louis Roederer Rose, Champagne

Rosé 2009, which has a salmon pink colour with golden tints, produces a persistent stream of delicate bubbles. It has an intense fruitiness with a blend of red fruits (Morello cherry), blood oranges, and vineyard peach, with acidy, slightly candied notes. The attack is round and fruity, marked by grapefruit and citrus zest. Its full-body and density are sustained by the almost limestone freshness: the freshness and texture blend to give the wine its persistence. The effervescence integrates well into the juicy and concentrated envelope produced by the exceptionally mature flesh of the Pinot noir fruits. Fine notes of lightly roasted cocoa beans add generosity and create a sensation of harmony. This 2009 Rosé has all the hallmarks of a fine, sunny vintage, with remarkable purity and finesse.