Louis Roederer

Brut Nature 2006 by Starck | Bottle 75cl - Presentation pack

Description

Brut Nature 2006 Roederer by Philippe Stark is an intense, dynamic and rich champagne.

The story of this cuvée begins in 2003, a sunny vintage that was difficult to apprehend, but which revealed some remarkable parcels of the Louis Roederer estate. Located in the heart of the clay-limestone slopes rich in millstones of Cumières, Hautvillers and Vertus, these parcels did not reflect the drought of 2003 in the same way as other parcels on the estate. The wines from this parcel were highly aromatic, with a creamy texture and vibrant freshness.

In 2004 and 2005, these plots were again isolated and vinified separately to produce a separate cuvée. And it was with the 2006 vintage that absolute balance was achieved.

The recipe for this cuvée was found: moderate yields, rapid harvesting, blending of grapes in the press (2/3 pinot noir and 1/3 chardonnay), 100% fermentation in wood, long ageing without racking, working the wines according to bio-dynamic rhythms, no malolactic fermentation and no dosage.

Roederer's Brut Nature 2006 has an intense gold color, dotted with luminous highlights.

The nose is intense and precise, revealing floral notes as well as aromas of Williams pear and citrus peel. The second nose develops aromas of dried fruit (lightly toasted hazelnuts), warm pebbles, cocoa beans and a hint of smoke.

On the palate, the Roederer Brut Nature 2006 is masterful. The attack is full of freshness and vivacity, with acids, salinity, pebbles, fruit and creamy texture juxtaposed and intertwined. This is followed by beautiful bitters and a slight astringency, opening the doors to gastronomy and vinosity without ever overpowering elegance and purity.