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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.5 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 5 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by nskelsey on 6/24/2018 & rated 92 points: At first I thought this wine was dead. Gripped the bottle, turned the cork and not even the slightest sound of a 'phut'. Poured and it exploded with an effervescent mousse before settling down to a very gentle stream of tiny bubbles. The colour is a deep golden hue with only the faintest tinge of pink. On sight you wouldn't really know this is a rose; nose of strawberry and bread; medium body, full flavour, concentrated, rich and mellow. Good length. Clearly feeling it's age, but at 20 that's hardly surprising. My favourite Roederer wine of the range. I personally think this has more class even than Cristal. It's now past it's peak, but rather a grand old dame; wrinkled around the edges, but still exuding class. (1520 views) | | | Tasted by RolfT on 11/30/2016: Iniatially completely closed - but was fast to open up with some aeration. It was actually an amusing experience to feel the wine come alive in mouth as I swished it around before swallowing!
Slighty hot feel to it, (maybe due to vintage?) but otherwise very delicate and in excellent condition with a lovely red fruit and berry complexity. Concentrated but not rich nor heavy. Elegant, but with a little bit of phenolic overripeness in the finish. I also sense beginning presence of oxidation lurking close by. Drink now - 2020.
This bottle was disgorged in 2005. (1992 views) | | | Tasted by Clos & Cru on 4/30/2014 & rated 95 points: One of the palest Rose Champagnes that I have seen
Nose was mind blowing. So complex, with layers and layers of complex aromas. Still full of energy and long length. Absolutely delicious!
In 1998 Roederer did not make Cristal rose. No wonder they regular vintage is so good! (3308 views) | | | Tasted by nskelsey on 5/5/2012 & rated 91 points: On sight you wouldn't really know this is a rose. Lovely golden hue with no hint of pink. Robust nose of strawberry and bread; medium body, full flavour, concentrated, mellow. Good length. Still vigorous and dare I say 'fresh' even at 14 years of age. My favourite Roederer wine of the range. I personally think this has more class even than Cristal. It's now fully mature, but seems to be hanging on in there, but it does begin to fade in the glass slightly after about half an hour. Having said that it probably still has another two or three years before it begins to tip over the edge. Consistent notes. Estimated maturity 2003-2014 (3955 views) | | | Tasted by nskelsey on 2/14/2008 & rated 92 points: Lovely golden hue with only the faintest tinge of pink, tiny bubbles. On sight you wouldn't really know this is a rose; nose of strawberry and bread; medium body, full flavour, concentrated, mellow. Good length. Still fresh even at 10 years of age. My favourite Roederer wine of the range. I personally think this has more class even than Cristal. It's now fully mature, but probably still has another two or three years before it begins to show its age. Estimated maturity 2003-2010+ (4174 views) |
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U.S. Importer (Addt'l Info)Champagne Blend"Champagne blend" is a classic grape blend that typically includes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and/or Pinot Meunier in any proportions.
However, this blend can also include Arbane, Fromenteau (Pinot Gris), Petit Meslier and/or Pinot Blanc as well.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comChampagne Le Champagne (Le comité interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne) | Grandes Marques & Maisons de Champagne (Union des Maisons de Champagne)
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Champagne - The French region of Champagne (including the cities of Rheims, Épernay, and Aÿ) was the first region in the world to make sparkling wine in any quantity. Today, the name of the region is synonymous with the finest of all sparkling wines, and wine-making traditions of Champagne have become role models for sparkling wine producers, worldwide. Surprisingly, the region of Champagne is now responsible for only one bottle in 12 of all sparkling wine produced. Styles of champagne range in sweetness ranging from an extra brut or brut 0, to the basic brut to demi sec to doux; some houses produce single vintage champagnes and others produce non-vintage (or incorporate wines/grapes of multiple vintages), often to preserve a specific taste; combinations of grape varietals; and colors, including a rosé. There are several sub-appellations, including the Valley of the Marnes river running from Épernay west, Massif de Saint-Thierry north and west of Rheims, Valley of the Ardre, the Mountains of Rheims (between Rheims and Épernay), Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne, and Côte des Bar in the South. Champagne wine only uses three grape varietals (cépages): Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.ChampagneThe vineyards of Champagne on weinlagen-info |
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