Author: Dirk Chan
Michel Rosier left his native Champagne and settled in the beautiful region of Limoux to set up Domaine Rosier. The property goes back three generations and is still very much following the same traditions today. The 35 hectares of vineyards A.O.C. situated in the village of Villelongue-d’Aude, almost in the southern most tip of the Languedoc, comprises essentially the varietals of Chardonnay, Mauzac, Chenin and Pinot. The vineyards, which constitute the major source of the production, are cultivated without chemical fertilizers and grown in a very ecological fashion in order to realize musts of the finest quality.
deVine is pleased to offer three sparkling wines of fine quality from the Rosier portfolio, pictured left to right:
2013 Domaine Rosier Cuvee Ma Maison Cremant de Limoux (Languedoc-Roussillon, France) – $21.99.
The Cuvée Ma Maison is 60% Chardonay, 30% Chenin Blanc and 10% Pinot Noir. The grapes are grown 300 meters above sea level and is hand-picked from vines that are on average 20 years old. Accolades include a Médaille d’Or Concours Général Agricole PARIS 2014. A complex bouquet infused with subtle hints of white flowers and fruits as well as multiple sensations for the palate; elegance, balance, lasting freshness with hints of lightly mentholated citrus fruit. Ideal with aperitif, fish or seafood. Also available in magnum format – 2013 Domaine Rosier Cuvee du Rosier 1.5L (Languedoc-Roussillon, France) – $44.99.
2013 Domaine Rosier Cuvee du Rosier (Languedoc-Roussillon, France) – $19.99.
The Cuvée Domaine Rosier comes from the appellation of Blanquette de Limoux produced by 90% Mausac and 10% Chardonnay grapes grown on océanic argilo calcareous slopes. Pale yellow in colour, luminous and crystal clear with numerous fine bubbles, rising swiftly, it is beautifully effervescent. The nose is clean and engaging; it brings to mind the aroma of white fruits such as apples and pears, but in addition has nuances of fruits with yellow flesh mixed with the fragrance of spring flowers. The palate offers up a hint of honey-flavoured bonbon. The overall impression is one of light and fresh and well perfumed and fine length. Try wth appetizers.
2013 Domaine Rosier Cuvee Ma Maison Rose Cremant de Limoux (Languedoc-Roussillon, France) – $22.99.
The Cuvée Ma Maison Rosé’s grapes are grown on the sunny slopes around the fortified village of Villelongue and hand-picked from vines that are on average 20 years old. A beautiful salmon-pink hue, with a few subtle orange tinges, crystal clear with an abundant sparkling effervescence and numerous fine bubbles, which rise rapidly to the surface. The nose is fresh and bright evoking summer fruits such as strawberry, raspberry and red currant. Aeration adds a touch of grapefruit to enrich the experience. Try with avocado and spicy prawns.
Salute!