In the 17th Century, during the reign of Louis XIV, France enjoyed its most illustrious era. Louis XIV became known as the "Sun King" for his benevolence and his patronage of the Arts, which became the foundation of France's rich artistic heritage. At the Palace of Versailles Louis XIV was the first French King to drink Champagne.
Elegant and subtle salmon pink with the tiniest of bubbles.
Intense and powerful on the attack with aromas of candied citrus fruit and hints of cherry. A soft yet tantalizing spiciness.
Sumptuously rich and racy on the front palate. A superb mouthfeel on the mid palate is enhanced by the roundness of the fruit, while maintaining the elegance that is the hallmark of Laurent-Perrier. An amazingly elongated finish makes drinking Alexandra Rosé an experience to remember.
Serve between 45°F and 50°F.
A powerful yet refined Champagne, Alexandra Rosé is a wonderful accompaniment to game or fowl. The wine also accentuates the flavors of berries in any dish. It is delicate enough to be had as an aperitif, yet has enough depth of flavor for a tremendous variety of food pairings.
80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay.
Alexandra Rosé is blended from a selection of fruit from 100% rated Grand Cru vineyards, including Bouzy, Louvois, Ambonnay, Mailly, Tours-sur-Marne and Verzenay for Pinot Noir, and Avize, Cramant, Chouilly and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger for Chardonnay. Grapes from the finest parcels in these prestigious vineyards are sorted and de-stemmed prior to vinification.
Louis XIV's era became known as the Grand Siècle - the "Great Century". Bottled in a replica of a 17th Century bottle evoking the radiance of that period, Laurent-Perrier's prestige cuvées embody luxury, magnificence and elegance fit for a king.
Alexandra Rosé was a surprise wedding gift for Alexandra, the eldest daughter of Laurent-Perrier's owner Bernard de Nonancourt. The rarest and most precious wine produced by Laurent-Perrier, it is made in extremely limited quantities and only from the very best vintages. Alexandra Rosé is only the fourth bottling of this exclusive and extraordinary Champagne.
When his eldest daughter, Alexandra, married in 1987, Bernard de Nonancourt seized the opportunity to create this rare and complex vintage rosé that epitomizes the high quality sought out by Laurent-Perrier.
This Champagne is made with grapes sourced from the most prestigious vineyards. There is a short maceration period during which Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes are blended together to obtain the Champagne's delicate color and unique, complex aromas. The second fermentation on the yeasts lasts between five and ten years, depending on the characteristics of the vintage.
Its color is a deep salmon pink and its fine bead exhales zesty orange peel and preserved berry aromas. It offers a lingering finish that is topped off by a hint of ripe red fruit and a firm structure. Alexandra Rosé can be paired with strong-flavored dishes, such as wild game with bilberries or cranberries.
