Champagne Louis Roederer - Philippe Starck Brut Nature Rosé 2015This Brut Nature series is been a collaboration with artist Philippe Starck, with the first Ros being the 2012. The line allows the legendary house of Roederer to break from form somewhat, and explore new, highly artistic, styles. The fruit, 50% Pinot noir, 37% Chardonnay, and 13% pinot Meunier, come from 3 plots in La Rivire, along the Marne, and nearby to Cumires. 20% of the pinot noir was infused for 5 days to yield the delicate pink hue, and 11%
A ginjo sake that is wonderful for evening sipping
The wine is then settled in tank before bottling - sometimes with minor filtration and a pinch of SO2
The premises have a unique micro-climate due to its solar exposure
huge array of soil types and proximity to the ocean with the resultant cooling sea breezes make it an idyllic location for wine grape growing
riddling and disgorgement is done by hand
700 hectares
Pascal Jolivet has developed a real style for his wines
This glera comes from the hills of Treviso
especially in the Summer with their relatively low alcohol content and thirst-quenching characteristics
the wines of his native region and his education in marketing and economics
and single parcel
The name and logo of this range reflect the location and uniqueness of these regionally distinct wines where the Donaldson family work with growers in North Canterbury