Esprit de Victoria Rosé 2010 Extra Brut reflects the excellence of Maison Joseph Perrier. Each bottle passes through the hands of a dozen men passionate about this champagne of rare quality.
This cuvée is made from Pinot Noir (65%, including 18% red wine), Chardonnay (24%) and Meunier (11%) grapes sourced exclusively from Premiers and Grands Crus terroirs. Vinification is carried out in plot-by-plot tanks, and the wine is aged on laths for a minimum of 6 years.
2010 was a remarkable year from a climatic point of view. January and February were very cold, then from March onwards, temperatures eased. Flowering was delayed by the cool nights of June. September's sun dried out the terroir after a stormy summer. The late ripening of the grapes produced sweet berries in the press.
This champagne has a beautiful, intense pink color, with lovely effervescence.
The nose is fine and attractive, with aromas of ripe red fruits, wild strawberries, cherries, mint and orange jam.
On the palate, the attack is lively and fruity, with notes of kirsch and candied fruit, followed by exotic notes. The structure is luscious and balanced, combining body and finesse.
Esprit de Victoria Rosé 2010 by Maison Joseph Perrier is an ideal accompaniment to beef carpaccio with shavings of duck foie gras, red tuna mi-cuit, candied sweet peppers and balsamic caramel, or eggplant stuffed with smoked salmon and parmesan.
