Barons de Rothschild Luxury Case 2008

Champagne Barons de Rothschild Brut NV uses three to four-year old Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs from only Grand and Premier Cru vineyards. The blend is an assemblage of 60% Chardonnay primarily from Grand Crus in the Côte des Blancs and 40% Pinot Noir mainly from the Montagne de Reims. Aged for at least three years, Barons de Rothschild Brut NV has a high 40% reserve wine content.

Technical Information:
Vineyards: 100% Grand & Premier Cru | Chardonnay: Côte des Blancs | Pinot Noir: Ambonnay, Aÿ, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Verzenay
Grape Varieties: 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir
Reserve Wine: 40%
Ageing: 3 years on the lees
Dosage: 6 g/l
Drink: Now to 2024

Tasting Note: Pale gold with a fine stream of bubbles, on the nose initial aromas of pear and nuttiness give way to hints of brioche. On the palate: a linear and lively flavour of orchard fruits and hazelnuts, on the mid-palate: the texture is creamy and has an elegant freshness. The finish is long with light flavours of white flowers and toasty characteristics. Pairing with light dishes, scallops and shellfish will bring out the best of this champagne.

In 2003, the most famous name in wine turned their attention to the sparkling variety, founding Champagne Barons de Rothschild. Setting out to create a brand of the highest quality, they began by combining the very best terroirs with Rothschild expertise for the sole purpose of producing excellent Champagne. Experiencing incredible early growth, the House managed to secure contracts to an impressive 72 hectares of vineyard, with 50% located in Grand Cru rated Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Premier Cru rated Vertus.

With their winery, Chateau Rothschild, and the majority of their vineyards located in the Côte des Blancs, the house-style is Chardonnay focused. They began selling their Champagne in 2009 and now produce over 500,000 bottles annually - an astounding number for a company with only a decade of history. The range includes a Brut, Extra Brut, Rosé, Blanc de Blancs, Vintage Blancs de Blancs and even a specially created cuvée exclusively for the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Group.

Cellar Master: Guillaume Lete
Winery Location: Reims | Champagne, France
Champagne Region: Montagne de Reims
Annual Production (bottles): 500,000