Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Alexandra Rosé 2004 Wooden Case Magnum (1.5L) | Box
Created in 1987 by Bernard de Nonancourt for the wedding of his eldest daughter Alexandra, Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Alexandra Rosé 2004 Magnum Wooden Case embodies with magnificence and lyricism the spirit of Laurent-Perrier, its panache and its excellence.
In 1982, Bernard de Nonancourt created a great vintage rosé wine of exception through which his passion and the fruit of his experience were expressed. The know-how of the Laurent-Perrier Champagne House, the patient work of the men, their demand for every moment, the best that nature has to offer, the most beautiful grape varieties in perfect maturity, coming from the best crus of Champagne: everything was exceptionally combined. Only the very best years allow this meeting. This vision, initiated by Bernard de Nonancourt, continues to stimulate the excellence displayed by the entire Champagne House during the production of this great cuvée. It is the symbol of an infinite passion for wine, the signature of a style and spirit unique to Champagne.
To the eye
Currant and raspberry tones. A diaphanous pink amber illuminates the crystal cup enhanced by persistent and fine bubbles.
On the nose
On the nose, aromas of candied citrus fruits, deep and greedy, are exhaled before blossoming in the mouth.
In the mouth
A sensation of great minerality structures the palate, the wine diffuses its tension and then allows the perception of a succession of flavours: sweet spices, metallic nuances, acidulous fruits, dried roses... A complexity indeed, but one in which the senses never lose the thread of an unprecedented pleasure. Alexandra Rosé Millésimé reveals its singular personality, at once masculine in its intensity and powerful structure and feminine in the infinite delicacy of its colour and flavours.
Food & champagne pairings
Ideal operating temperature
To appreciate all its finesse and aromas, champagne should be enjoyed chilled (but not iced). Depending on the cuvée, the ideal serving temperature is between 8 and 12°C.
Potential of keeping
Like all wines, champagne can be kept for varying lengths of time, depending on the type. Under optimal storage conditions, champagne can be kept for 1 to 2 years for Brut cuvées, and up to 4/5 years or even longer for vintage and prestige champagnes. Whatever happens, rest assured that you'll never be able to open your champagne too early, as the Champagne Houses only release their cuvées when they have reached perfect ripeness and are ready for immediate consumption.
Only exceptional vintages are deemed worthy of offering a great Cuvée Alexandra Rosé. These rare years are awaited and hoped for… Each harvest is carefully observed and assessed. The quality of the grapes, their sugar concentration, their acidity, their potential to develop, everything is analysed by the Laurent-Perrier Cellar Master. This baroque pearl owes the originality of its profile to a completely original elaboration, a joint maceration of the grapes; the purest fruity aromas are thus exalted. The 2004 vintage: Against all expectations, 2004 reveals both generosity and opulence. Quantity and quality shows up on September: the Champagne beats records. The first tests carried out in the vineyards confirm the health of the vintage. All in all, the specialists recognise 2004 as one of the greatest years of the last two decades.
