Champagne, FranceWith over 150 years of winemaking experience, the Rothschild family need no introduction. However, it wasn't until 2003, when the three Rothschild cousins Baron Benjamin, Baron Eric, and Baroness Philippine came together to finally add champagne to Rothschild’s huge portfolio of wines. The primary cuvée of Champagne Barons de Rothschild, this is 60% chardonnay primarily from the Côte des Blancs 1er and GCs, with 40% pinot noir predominantly from Verzenay, Ay, Mareuil-sur-Ay, and Ambonnay. 40% reserve wines are used, and this spent a minimum of 3 years sur lattes, with approximately 7 g/L dosage. Rich and doughy, with ample toasted biscuit, yellow apple, light cherry, perfumed pear across an expansive palate, finishing with a slight bitter red currant. Certainly a posher style, yet still affordable.Tasted: 18 November 2022Tasted by: Prices:
Champagne, FranceSolid, not spectacular is our description of this assertive, direct and full blend of 60/40 chardonnay/pinot noir, with 80 percent coming off Grand Cru vineyards. There are 40 percent reserve wines in the mix and it spends three years on the lees and with 7 g/l dosage. Pithy tangerine, spiced yellow apple, baked brioche and pear come across powerfully on the fuller, round palate. Big and rich but lacking finesse and complexity in the finish.Tasted: 05 December 2016Tasted by: Prices:
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