Rosé Late Release
ROSÉ LATE RELEASE
"Reaching the peak of maturity yet still as fresh as ever, these Late Release champagnes illustrate their exceptional cellaring potential and incredible gastronomic dimension."
LATE RELEASE, TIME STANDS STILL
Late Release is a collection of vintage champagnes whose maturation “sur lattes” has been prolonged by around 10 years and which, after more than two decades of ageing, are revealing themselves to us in a new light as they reach the peak of their expression.
Having been carefully preserved for many long years in the complete darkness of the Louis Roederer cellars, in perfect temperature and humidity conditions, these vintage champagnes are now reaching the pinnacle of their potential and are disclosing a new facet of themselves.
THE SYMBIOSIS BETWEEN THREE ELEMENTS
Time. Infinite freshness
The Rosé Late Release is a champagne that suspends time and slows its march: the chalk continues to resonate revealing minerality and a perfect balance.
The Place. Our "la Rivière" Estate
This cuvée is born in the heart of our "la Rivière" estate, located right at the intersection between three geographical and climate entities: the mild temperatures around the river, the protection of the forests and the limestone of the Côte. This is, in fact, the only terroir in Champagne to offer such diversity over a chalky bedrock.
Savoir-faire. A unique infusion technique
The Rosé Late Release is first and foremost the result of the unique savoir-faire which lies at the heart of Louis Roederer’s identity: the infusion technique. This method gently extracts the Pinot noir’s ripe juiciness whilst conserving its exceptional freshness. The Chardonnay juices are then added to impart mineral notes and citrus fruits.
"These transitional terroirs are always the most powerful and capable of expressing the true essence of their origins owing to their rich and varied biodiversity. It really is an extraordinary and magical place!"
THE "GRANDS VINS" OF CHAMPAGNE AND GASTRONOMY
Rosé Late Release is superb with gastronomy and will work particularly well with many carefully crafted food pairings.
A quintessential champagne, Rosé Late Release offers endless complexity, refinement and subtlety, with each food pairing revealing its many layers. Gastronomy not only enhances its aromas and textures but also mirrors the emotions and sensations it evokes. Each pairing elevates, amplifies and complements the wine, situating it within a particular season, atmosphere, and landscape.
THE STORY(IES) OF FAMILIES
The Louis Roederer Champagne House wanted to entrust the delicate art of food pairing to a chef who shares our deep love for the Champagne region and, like Roederer, celebrates its rich and diverse artistry. Arnaud Lallement emerged as the natural, perhaps the only, choice—given the long-standing ties between the two families and Lallement’s exceptional eye for fine wines, especially those of Champagne. The Rouzaud and Lallement families have shared a connection for several decades. In the 1970s, Arnaud Lallement and Frédéric Rouzaud's parents would regularly meet at the Lallement family’s restaurant, L'Assiette Champenoise, just outside Reims. When Arnaud took over the restaurant in 1997, the relationship not only continued but grew stronger, underpinned by a shared passion for the wines of Champagne.
The world of Rosé Late Release is vast and boundless, deserving of pairings that complement both its aromatic profile and its texture.