Louis Roederer

Brut Nature 2015 by Starck | Bottle 75cl

The 2015 Brut Nature cuvée by Starck from Louis Roederer champagne is a radical and luminous creation. Produced in the Cumières terroir, this pure and uncompromising zero dosage champagne embodies a style that is both minimalist and highly expressive. A wine tailored for lovers of emotion and precision, to be savored with epicurean and refined dishes.

The creation of Brut Nature 2015 by Starck

The result of a bold collaboration between Louis Roederer and Philippe Starck, this cuvée is a signature champagne,born from a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Meunier grapes grown on the same plot in the Marne Valley.

• 46% Chardonnay: vertical structure, finesse, elegance.
• 37% Pinot Noir: density, aromatic depth.
• 17% Meunier: suppleness, enveloping texture.

The terroir

Cumières, on the south-facing slopes of the Marne Valley, is the only cru in this cuvée. This clay-limestone terroir, sunny but well ventilated, produces rich, pure grapes with powerful mineral and saline expressions.

Vinification

23% of the wines are vinified in wood, without malolactic fermentation, to preserve their natural tension. This Brut Nature is undosed (0 g/l), which enhances the direct and unadorned expression of the vintage. No filtration, no artifice: just the noble substance of the grape.

The 2015 vintage

A scorching year, 2015 was marked by record heat and prolonged drought. Fortunately, a saving rain in August allowed for phenomenal ripeness. The grapes reached a rare concentration with a beautiful final freshness. It is a sunny, intense, and vibrant vintage, captured without any dosage.

Tasting notes

• Color

  The color of the 2015 Brut Nature is light yellow with shimmering highlights, enlivened by a lively and regular effervescence.

• Nose

  The nose is mineral, pure and intense, with aromas of fresh citrus (lemon, orange), Bourbon vanilla, baked apples, tarte tatin and nougat.

• Palate

  On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, sensual, and mouthwatering. It has a juicy, enveloping clay texture that contrasts with a high level of salinity. The finish is long, energetic, and ethereal, with notes of ripe citrus and warm stone.

Serving suggestions

Appetizer bites

• Sea bream sashimi with yuzu zest
• Scallop carpaccio with fleur de sel
• Jerusalem artichoke chips and smoked cream

Main courses

• Lightly grilled lobster and candied lemon purée
• Steamed turbot with ginger beurre blanc
• Risotto with seaweed and sesame oil

Desserts

• Citrus fruits in thyme jelly
• Lemon tart with no added sugar
• Grapefruit and Timut pepper sorbet

Storing this champagne

Store this bottle horizontally in a dark, cool place (40-54°F) with no temperature fluctuations. Brut Nature keeps very well thanks to its natural tension, but its freshness also makes it a champagne to be enjoyed young.

Aging potential

8 to 12 years, depending on your taste. It will develop salty notes, sweet spices, and a mellow minerality.

For what occasions?

The Brut Nature 2015 is perfect for a gourmet evening, a gathering of connoisseurs, or a daring culinary pairing. Its purity makes it a must-have for refined dining occasions.

Anecdote about this cuvée

Philippe Starck designed the label by hand, in perfect harmony with the raw, free, and contemporary spirit of this cuvée. A champagne without makeup or artifice, but with great depth.

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