Laurent Perrier Vintage 2012 Alexandra Rosé Champagne 75 cl Gift Boxed

The champagne features an amber-toned salmon pink colour that is rich and works beautifully with the constantly rising bubbles that feel like mousse on your palate. The scents of strawberry conserve and red currant preserves work well with the hints of candied citrus to entice you in and delight your senses. This delicious champagne shows great minerality on the palate with a soft and dry texture. The rich champagne is complex and features a combination of berry fruit flavours that are sure to leave you wanting more.

Only created in years when the Grands Crus grapes of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir reach maturity at the same time. During the Pinot Noir maceration, 20% Chardonnay is added. Only 7 vintages have been released since its launch in 1987.

• Winemaker: Lauren-Perrier.
• Style: Cuvée Rosé.
• Grape Variety: Pinot Noir (80%*), Chardonnay (20%*).
  
• Vineyards: Ambonnay, Bouzy, Verzenay for the Pinot Noir and Avize, Cramant and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger for the Chardonnay.
• Maceration: The selection of plots and vineyards for the perfectly ripe Chardonnay and Pinot Noir was extremely strict. During the Pinot Noir maceration, 20% Chardonnay is added.
• Crus: 100% Grands Crus.
• Vintage: 2012.
• Ageing: Released from the cellars after 10 years.
• Closure: Cork.
• Alcohol: 12% ABV.
• Volume: 75 cl.
• How to Serve: Serve between 10-12°C.
• Storage Advice: Storage advice - Store horizontally in a cool (10-15°C), dark place away from vibrations.
  
• Tasting Notes: A complex nose with hints of wild strawberries and redcurrant jam, followed by notes of candied fruits. Elegant and refined, this wine shows great minerality. Its soft and dry texture leads to a long finish indicative of berry fruit with a strong presence of red fruit.
• Pairings: To be saved for the finest foods: langoustine tempura, roasted lobster, scallops with black truffle, truffled filet of lamb, venison with cranberries.
• Packaging: Alexandra Rosé wooden gift box.