Champagne Barons De Rothschild Blanc De Blancs NV
$145.00
Volume: 750ml
The House’s signature cuvée, the brillance of the great Côte des Blancs terroirs
The finesse of Chardonnay combined with the aromatic richness of the Grands Terroirs of the Côte des Blancs reveals a wine of perfect harmony.
Eyes: crystal-clear appearance with a fine bead of delicate bubbles.
Nose: immediately intense on the nose, with an exotic character at first, releasing notes of citrus and dried fruit. The wine then opens up revealing a second brioche and buttery nose with notes of pastry and roasted almonds.
Palate: the wine is clean and lemony on entry, showing great length and verticality, then opens up with notes of roasting and spices before revealing a warm, slightly saline
Availability: 60 in stock
Wine Ratings
93
James Suckling
92
Wine Enthusiast
92
Wine Spectator
92
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
91
Decanter
92
Vinous
Winemaking
BLENDS & TERROIRS – 100 % Chardonnay. 100% Grands and Premiers crus: mainly from Avize, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger. 40% of reserve wines, the majority of which are kept in our réserve perpétuelle (solera).
PRODUCTION – Exclusive use of the cuvée (first press). Alcoholic fermentation in small 25 to 60 h temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats, malolactic fermentation. Long ageing on the fine lees for 6 to 7 months. Dosage: low, 6 g/l. Ageing on the lees: 3.5 years minimum. After disgorgement rest: 6 months minimum.