The result of a collaboration between Maison Louis Roederer and Philippe Starck, the Brut Nature Rosé 2018 by Starck stands as a work of balance and light. A sunny vintage from the heart of Cumières, on parcels farmed biodynamically, it expresses the clarity of an unadorned blended rosé whose grace comes from purity. Designed for fine dining tables and lovers of subtle emotion, it combines incisive freshness, silky texture and saline energy. The outcome is a clear style that faithfully reveals the terroir's nuances while offering a particularly elegant tactile presence. Presented in a coffret premium, it is aimed at those who wish to give or enjoy a distinctive, contemporary and deeply French signature.

Blend and winemaking

This Brut Nature rosé is made mainly from Pinot Noir, complemented by Meunier and Chardonnay, in proportions favouring the fleshiness of Pinot and the tension of Chardonnay. A short maceration of the Pinot Noirs gives the delicate colour and red-fruit relief. About 20% of the wines are vinified in wood to bring breadth and complexity, while malolactic fermentation is not systematic in order to preserve the vintage's brightness and straightness. After 4 years on lees, the cuvée is disgorged without dosage to respect the wine's original rigour, quantified at 0 g/l. The whole composes a precise, chiselled architecture where fruit ripeness combines with a salivating framework and great clarity.

Tasting notes

• Colour : Pale rosé with orange highlights, perfectly clear, threaded with very fine bubbles that draw an airy, regular effervescence.
• Nose : Good intensity of citrus led by pink grapefruit, followed by red currant, fresh raspberry and orange peel. Accents of black tea, mild spices and a zesty note suggest a nuanced, vibrant bouquet.
• Palate : Pure, fresh attack, a saline sensation that stretches the wine and marks its gastronomic dimension. The silky texture reveals delicate flesh supported by fine citrus bitters and a long, clean, very precise mineral finish.

Serving temperature and tips

Serve at 9°C in tulip glasses to enhance the finesse of the bubbles and the aromatic breadth. Avoid temperatures that are too low, which freeze the palate. Open the bottle a few minutes before serving to let citrus and spice notes unfold. Store away from light at a stable temperature. This 2018 vintage has good aging potential, with an optimal window between 2024 and 2030, during which the texture will further refine and the bouquet become more complex.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs : Aquitaine caviar, tuna or sea bream sashimi, thin citrus tartlets.
• Starters : scallop carpaccio, snow crab with citrus, langoustine tartare with preserved lemon.
• Main courses : roast turbot with brown butter, blue lobster, sole meunière, line-caught sea bass steamed with seaweed.
• Cheeses : fresh goat cheese, mild tomme with milky notes, young lightly salted sheep's cheese.
• Desserts : low-sugar citrus desserts, roasted grapefruit, thin blood orange tart.

Occasions

The Louis Roederer Brut Nature Rosé 2018 by Starck is the ideal companion:

• To elevate a seafood dinner where precision in pairings matters more than showmanship.
• At a design-focused celebration where elegant gestures and modern style come together.
• As a standout gift in its premium gift box, intended for discerning connoisseurs.

Product details

• Name : Louis Roederer Brut Nature Rosé 2018 by Starck
• Appellation : Champagne AOC
• Type : Rosé, Brut Nature, zéro dosage
• Vintage : 2018
• Grape varieties : Pinot Noir, Meunier, Chardonnay (majority Pinot Noir)
• Dosage : 0 g/l
• Winemaking : short maceration of the Pinot Noirs, around 20% in oak
• Malolactic fermentation : not systematic
• Aging : 4 years on lees
• Terroir : Cumières, biodynamically farmed plots
• Serving temperature : 9°C
• Cellaring : 2024 to 2030
• Presentation : Premium gift box