Tribute to nuance and light, the Louis Roederer Rosé Vintage 2016 unfolds like a sensory poem in the heart of Champagne. Made from the La Rivière vineyard, between Cumières and Chouilly, in Premier Cru, it gracefully marries 62% Pinot Noir and 38% Chardonnay to shape a rosé with personality, precision and vibrancy. The 2016 vintage delivers a balanced score, where fruit energy meets the elegance of a silky texture. The salmon-pink robe with rosy amber highlights is animated by a finely chiselled effervescence, while the bouquet opens on vineyard peach, redcurrant, nectarine, blood orange, lemon and apricot. On the palate the structure is concentrated and supple, emphasised by a sapid freshness that prolongs the caress. The Brut dosage of 9 g/l, combined with a partial vinification in oak and a partial malolactic fermentation, refines the contours and gives the wine an upright bearing. Rated 94/100 by James Suckling and 93/100 by Wine Spectator, this cuvée is aimed at aesthetes seeking a balanced rosé, both charming and precise, made for the table as well as moments of grace.

Blend and vinification

This vintage rosé 2016 reveals the art of blending dear to Maison Louis Roederer. The Pinot Noir (62%), from the exposed slopes of the Cumières area, brings structure, flesh and a burst of ripe red fruit. The Chardonnay (38%), coming notably from Chouilly, infuses the wine with mineral energy and bright citrus. 21% of the wines are vinified in oak, imparting subtle complexity, a textured grain and gentle integrated spice. The partial malolactic fermentation is conducted with restraint, preserving innate liveliness while polishing the mouthfeel. The Brut dosage of 9 g/l marks a finely tuned balance between fruit purity and indulgent roundness. Every step, from parcel selection to the time spent resting on laths, aims for aromatic precision and mouthfeel structure, to faithfully express the terroir and the vintage.

Tasting notes

• Appearance : Light salmon with bright red highlights, adorned with a fine, regular effervescence that draws a delicate string of pearls in the glass.
• Nose : Intensely aromatic, it interweaves vineyard peach, redcurrant and nectarine with accents of blood orange and lemon, completed by fresh apricot and a subtle, almost evening floral note.
• Palate : Concentrated, caressing attack, a supple texture carried by crystalline freshness. The mouthfeel is silky and lively, with a long finish on noble citrus and a finely elegant saline halo.

Serving temperature and advice

To highlight its precision, serve this Champagne at 10°C in tulip glasses that showcase both the bouquet and the palate. Letting it breathe for a few minutes reveals the fruit complexity and the harmony of the blend. Store bottles away from light, at a stable temperature, in a horizontal position. With a cellaring potential of at least 6 years, the cuvée gains softness and depth over time, revealing deeper citrus nuances, orchard fruits and an increasingly velvety tactile signature.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs : citrus-marinated sea bream tartare, thinly sliced cured ham, mini tartlets with confit tomato and basil.
• Starters : langoustine carpaccio, light ceviche, lobster and citrus salad, crunchy vegetables with olive oil.
• Main courses : seared fish, roasted herbs‑crusted poultry, tender veal, subtle Asian dishes with lemony notes.
• Cheeses : a delicate selection of lightly aged soft cheeses and fresh cheeses, served chilled to preserve the wine’s fruity balance.
• Desserts : thin citrus tart, fresh Gariguette strawberries, orange sabayon, fruit‑based desserts with restrained sweetness.

Occasions

Louis Roederer Rosé Vintage 2016 is the perfect companion :

• To celebrate a special occasion where a poised, delicate rosé signature is sought.
• At a gourmet dinner where precise pairings reveal its tactile elegance and aromatic persistence.
• As a refined gift for a vintage Champagne lover, appreciative of terroir-driven, balanced cuvées.

Details

• Name : Louis Roederer Rosé Vintage 2016
• Appellation : Champagne AOC
• Type : Vintage Rosé Brut
• Vintage : 2016
• Grape varieties : Pinot Noir (62%), Chardonnay (38%)
• Alcohol content : Not disclosed
• Aging : 21% of the wines vinified in oak, partial malolactic fermentation
• Volume : 75 cl
• Cellaring : at least 6 years
• Serving temperature : 10°C