Louis Roederer Starck Champagne Brut Nature Rose 2018 750mL

Louis Roederer Starck Brut Nature Rosé Champagne 2018

Vintage Rosé Champagne | 12.5% ABV | 750mL | Cumières, Champagne, France | Zero Dosage | Philippe Starck Collaboration

Process & Profile

Louis Roederer Starck Brut Nature Rosé Champagne 2018 combines ripe red fruit with a dry, saline finish. Created through the collaboration between Louis Roederer and designer Philippe Starck, it comes from the house’s Brut Nature vineyards in Cumières, cultivated according to biodynamic principles.

The blend comprises 64% Pinot Noir, 20% Meunier, and 16% Chardonnay, with a touch of Pinot Blanc. A separately harvested portion of Pinot Noir undergoes a five-day cold infusion before joining the other grape juices for fermentation. This technique develops the rosé’s color, fruit expression, and texture.

Twenty percent of the wines are vinified in oak, and none undergo malolactic fermentation. Finished without dosage, the Champagne balances its concentrated fruit and creamy bubbles with freshness and gentle tannic grip. Blood orange, redcurrant, violet, and raspberry lead into a savory finish accented by spice and cocoa.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Blood orange, redcurrant, violet, and concentrated raspberry.

• Palate: Dense, juicy red fruit with creamy bubbles, citrus brightness, and a saline character.

• Finish: Fresh and structured, with lingering spice, cocoa, and lightly salty tannins.

What Makes It Special

• Created through Louis Roederer’s collaboration with Philippe Starck.

• Sourced from the Brut Nature vineyards in Cumières.

• A five-day cold Pinot Noir infusion develops color and texture before co-fermentation.

• Includes 20% oak-vinified wines, with no malolactic fermentation.

• Aged for five years on the lees in bottle before disgorgement.

• Finished with zero dosage, allowing ripe fruit and freshness to define its balance.

How to Enjoy

Serve at approximately 46–50°F (8–10°C) in a tulip-shaped Champagne glass or white-wine glass. Give it time in the glass to reveal its red-fruit aromas and creamy texture.

Enjoy as an aperitif or alongside langoustine carpaccio and sashimi. Its saline freshness and substantial texture also make it an appealing choice for a seafood-focused dinner.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does Brut Nature mean for Louis Roederer Starck Brut Nature Rosé Champagne 2018?
   It is finished with zero dosage: no sugar is added after disgorgement. This produces a particularly dry style.

2. What grapes are used in Louis Roederer Starck Brut Nature Rosé Champagne 2018?
   The producer lists 64% Pinot Noir, 20% Meunier, and 16% Chardonnay, with a touch of Pinot Blanc.

3. How is Louis Roederer Starck Brut Nature Rosé Champagne 2018 made?
   A portion of Pinot Noir undergoes a five-day cold infusion before being combined with the other juices for fermentation. The wine then receives extended lees aging before release.

4. What does Louis Roederer Starck Brut Nature Rosé Champagne 2018 taste like?
   It offers blood orange, red berries, violet, spice, and cocoa, with creamy bubbles, a concentrated palate, and a fresh, saline finish.

5. Where can I buy Louis Roederer Starck Brut Nature Rosé Champagne 2018?
   You can purchase Louis Roederer Starck Brut Nature Rosé Champagne 2018 750mL directly from The Barrel Tap.