Louise Brison

Rosé de La Côte des Bar 2018 | Bottle 75cl

Description

Champagne Louise Brison 's Cuvée Rosé de la Côte des Bar 2018 is a maceration rosé made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes. Aged in oak barrels and not dosed(Brut Nature), this champagne reveals an intense aromatic palette and beautiful complexity.

How Champagne Rosé de la Côte des Bar 2018 is made - Louise Brison

This champagne is produced using a short maceration process, a technique that gives it its color and aromatic intensity. Composed of 100% Pinot Noir from the Côte des Bar, it expresses all the richness of this clay-limestone terroir. Ageing in oak barrels gives it a silky texture and subtle woody nuances. Finally, its Brut Nature status highlights the pure expression of the grape, with no added sugar.

The 2018 vintage

2018 was an exceptional year in Champagne, with warm, sunny weather. This vintage enabled optimum ripening of the Pinot Noir grape, delivering a powerful, structured Champagne with rich red fruit aromas.

Tasting the cuvée

• Color

  This champagne has a bright, luminous color, with deep, intense pink highlights. Its brilliance catches the light, heralding a beautiful concentration of aromas.

• Nose

  The nose seduces with its fruity intensity. Aromas of Morello cherries, ripe strawberries and prunes are accompanied by a hint of spice and subtle notes of roasting due to barrel ageing.

• Mouth

  On the palate, the attack is both fresh and ample, revealing a fine tension that balances the greediness of the fruit. Notes of candied red fruit dominate, supported by a vinous structure that brings relief. The texture is elegant, with good aromatic persistence and a long, savory finish, marked by lightly woody touches and fine minerality.

Pairing suggestions

Aperitif bites

• Aged Parma ham
• Sesame tuna tataki
• Beef carpaccio with truffles

Dishes

• Duck breast with red fruits
• Grilled salmon steak
• Mushroom risotto

Desserts

• Strawberry and basil tart
• Dark chocolate fondant
• Morello cherry sorbet

Price of Champagne Rosé de la Côte des Bar 2018 - Louise Brison

The price of the 0.75 L bottle of Cuvée Rosé de la Côte des Bar 2018 - Louise Brison is 42,95 €. This champagne seduces with its artisanal production, aromatic purity and exceptional vintage, making it a must-have choice for lovers of rosés with character.

Opinions on Champagne Rosé de la Côte des Bar 2018 - Louise Brison

Fans of this cuvée praise its perfect balance of fruit and structure. Its vibrant freshness and long finish make it an exceptional champagne, ideal for gastronomy. See reviews of "Rosé de la Côte des Bar 2018 - Louise Brison".

How to store this champagne

This champagne should be stored away from light at a stable temperature of 10-12°C. It has an ageing potential of 5 to 8 years, developing more complex and evolved notes with time.

Anecdote about this cuvée

The Côte des Bar, long overlooked, is now a much sought-after terroir. Its warmer climate and unique soils produce powerful, expressive Pinot Noirs. This cuvée is a perfect illustration of the revival of winegrowers' champagnes.