The 2017 Louis Roederer Vintage Rosé Graphic Gift Boxed Half Bottle is a vintage Champagne made from 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay sourced from Cumières and Chouilly. The nose shows wild strawberry, raspberry and blood orange with rose petal, gentle spice, cedar and subtle cocoa notes. The 375ml half-bottle and gift-box presentation make this a distinctive format for the vintage.
On the palate, it is silky and finely textured with vibrant acidity and a steady stream of fine bubbles. Concentrated red berry and citrus flavours are balanced by chalky minerality and a saline edge, with cocoa and spice adding complexity to the persistent finish. A long, gentle Pinot Noir infusion with Chardonnay co-fermentation shapes the wine, while 29% is vinified in oak.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this 375ml gift-boxed release is a great choice for Champagne drinkers who enjoy vintage rosé with red-fruit depth, fine bubbles and mineral freshness. It is drinking well now but has the structure for further bottle development. Pair with salmon, tuna, roast duck, shellfish or creamy cheeses.
