In 2003, the most famous name in wine turned their attention to the sparkling variety, founding Champagne Barons de Rothschild. The three Rothschild cousins Baron Benjamin, Baron Eric and Baroness Philippine came together with a single ambition: to combine the best terroirs with their know-how and finally add champagne to Rothschild’s huge portfolio of wines. 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.

Weather: The 2012 weather has been hallmarked by many as very challenging but has created some stunning Champagne. Relatively low yields due to various weather conditions throughout the year. The winter months brought some frosts and hail which damaged the early stages of bud burst. August and September were very warm and this helped rescue and give the grapes a stunning maturity.

Technical Information:
Vineyards: 100% Grand Cru | Côte des Blancs; Avize, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger
Grape Varieties: 100% Chardonnay
Lees Ageing: 8 years
Disgorged: Spring 2021
Dosage: 4 g/l
Production: 18,500 Bottles
Drink: Now to 2032

Tasting Note: Honeyed, caramelised nose with broad, attractive baked fruit and a long, balanced persistence. Has all the hallmarks of a luxury cuvée: weight, length and strong yeasty complexity. - Tasted by Richard Hemming MW

Delivered in a wooden presentation box when purchasing a case of three bottles.