2004 | Laurent Perrier | Alexandra Rose

Aromas of peaches and light cherries with rust and hints of grapefruit. Earth and spice undertone.

Reviews:

• Wine Advocate: Disgorged in 2012 after eight years sur lattes, the 2004 Brut Alexandra Grande Cuvée Rosé has really begun to develop some complexity after seven years on cork. Salmon-pink in hue, the wine wafts from the glass with a beautiful bouquet of blood orange, iodine, dried rose petals, aromatic bitters and tangerine. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, pure and racy, with a delicate pinpoint mousse, good concentration at the core and a long, saline finish. Readers who have had the foresight to cellar a few bottles should pop a cork or two, as this rosé is showing brilliantly.

• James Suckling: Aromas of peaches and light cherries with rust and hints of grapefruit. Earth and spice undertone. Full-bodied, fruity and spicy. Hints of black pepper. Extremely bright and creamy texture. Delicious and delicate finish.

Producer Information

Laurent-Perrier is one of Champagne's most famous houses, founded in 1812 in the village of Tours-sur-Marne. Its house style is known for its finesse and elegance, based around an emphasis on the Chardonnay variety in all but the rosé wines. Chardonnay accounts for 55 percent of the blend in La Cuvée (the renamed Brut Non-Vintage). This proportion was increased from 2004 when the company gained access to some additional Chardonnay vineyards. Recently the level of sugar in the dosage has dropped from 12.5 to nine grams per liter. Across the range, Pinot Noir is used to provide structure and longevity. Pinot Meunier is only used in small proportions in La Cuvée Brut and the Harmony Demi-Sec labels. The Brut Vintage is made less often than is the case for some houses. Both this and the Ultra Brut (a brut nature / zero dosage wine) are typically made from equal parts of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Grand Siècle is the house's prestige cuvée, first released in 1959. It is unusual for a prestige Champagne in that it is blended from three vintages. Effectively, the house seeks to consistently produce a wine with the quality of a theoretical vintage release from an absolutely perfect year.

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