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Barons de Rothschild, Blanc de Blancs NV
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Tasting notes
Reviewed by: Josh Raynolds
(6 g/l dosage; LS30B16L1): Pale yellow. Orange zest, lemongrass, jasmine and chalky minerals on the perfumed nose, with a hint of white pepper adding lift. Juicy, mineral-accented citrus and orchard fruit flavors are fleshed out by suggestions of melon and honey, putting on weight with air while maintaining vivacity. Spicy and focused on the very long, mineral-driven finish, which leaves chalky mineral and floral notes behind.
Reviewed by: Josh Raynolds
(LBK58207): Light yellow. Vibrant citrus fruit and honeysuckle scents are complemented by notes of tarragon, chalky minerals and ginger. Tangy, focused and refreshingly bitter on entry, then fleshier in the mid-palate, offering lively orange and green apple flavors and a touch of buttered toast. The toasty note carries through the finish, which clings with very good tenacity and focus.
Reviewed by: Josh Raynolds
(made from fruit grown in Cramant, Mesnil sur Oger, Avize, Oger and Vertus; LBK58207): Pale gold. Powerful, mineral-laced aromas of candied citrus fruits, pear, white flowers and honey. Juicy and precise flavors of vibrant orchard fruit and lemon zest take on weight with air. Closes tangy and very long, with lingering citrus fruit, floral and chalk nuances.
Reviewed by: Josh Raynolds
(made from fruit grown in Avize, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger and Vertus; LBJ55034): Greenish yellow. High-pitched aromas of lime, lemongrass, jasmine and chalk. Nervy and precise on the palate, displaying juicy, ginger-accented citrus fruit flavors and deeper notes of fresh fig and buttered toast. Finishes with very good spicy cut and strong mineral-driven persistence.
About the Producer
The three branches of the Rothschild family (Lafite-Rothschild, Mouton-Rothschild, and Baron Edmond de Rothschild) have joined forces to produce one of the world's finest Champagnes. Located in the heart of Champagne, the wines are made almost exclusively from Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards. Of the 312 villages or growths that come within the champagne appellation, only 17 are ranked as Grands Crus and 44 as Premiers Crus. These exceptional soils, the most highly sought-after in the growing area, are where the Rothschild family has established solid relations for the supply of the very best grapes. The exclusive approach governing the style of Barons de Rothschild Champagne is evident in the significant presence of Chardonnay used in its blends. This grape variety, which accounts for just 28% of the total vineyards in Champagne, is not only the rarest and most sought-after, it is above all a guarantee of a supremely delicate wine.
