Champagne Barons de Rothschild Brut (Josh Raynolds: 90 points - Vinous)

Rothschild家族是葡萄酒界的第一家族，除了大名鼎鼎的Château Lafite與Château Mouton外，旗下知名酒莊Château Clerc Milon、Château d'Armailhac、Château Clarke、Château Rieussec，以家族五箭標誌跨足各各新舊世界產區也每每獲得國際酒瓶雜誌高分與酒展大獎。

Rothschild家族在2009年正式發表Champagne Barons de Rothschild，強調打造出的頂級時尚品牌，可謂是近年最快躍升的香檳品牌。在法國所有頂尖知名的Brut（不甜）香檳中，此款Brut代表作乃Chardonnay葡萄比例最高的酒款之一，系出名門，充分體現完美酒質與香檳區至高風味。Chardonnay帶來耐人尋味的繽紛香氣與清新優雅的口感，來自漢斯上等Pinot Noir葡萄則構築起作品飽滿結實的酒體，在法國聲勢凌越各大經典品牌，傲居Brut香檳的第一寶座。

一瓶仔細混釀，製成複雜的香檳。每瓶 Barons de Rothschild 香檳都擁有一瓶獨特香檳的過人之處，而 Barons de Rothschild Brut 是瓶豐富、複雜和完美的酒。它由最少陳年 3 年的酒混成，包括來自香檳最佳風土的 Chardonnay、Pinot Noir 和 Pinot Meunier。此獨釀的混釀為此酒提供幼細氣泡、金黃顏色、白色果實的細膩香氣。它的加糖分量很低，在除渣後會陳年最少 6 個月，以釀成愉悅、平衡口感的香檳，讓大家在餐前或整場美膳時享用。

產區保護條例：
法國香檳區

產地：
法國

種類:
香檳

混釀：
此複雜混釀有 60% 由主要來自 cote des Blancs 特級田的 Chardonnay，加上 40% 來自 Verzenay、Ay、mareuilsur-AY 及 Bouzy 的 Pinot Noir。

此混釀還包括 40% 存酒，是保持此優質香檳的質素和一致性的重要一環。

品酒筆記：
外表亮麗、清澈，金黃色，配以幼細、量多而持久的氣泡。香氣帶有梨和果仁、杏仁、白花及多士。口感有力量，展現個性，圓潤有力但高雅，是於傳統酒窖長時期陳年的證明。

A carefully balanced blend, for a highly sophisticated champagne.

Each style of Barons de Rothschild champagne has the exceptional characteristics of a great champagne. Barons de Rothschild Brut is a rich, complex and ethereal wine.

It is made by blending wines aged at least 3 years, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier from the Champagne region's best terriors. This unique blend gives the wine its fine bubbles, its golden colour, and its fine, subtle aromas of white fuit. It has a low dosage and is kept at least six months after disgorgement process, for a pleasant, balanced mouthfeel that can be enjoyed as an aperitif or throughout the meal.

Appellation:
Champagne, France

Country of Origin:
France

Type:
Champagne

Blending:
This cuvee is a result of a complex assemblage, or blend, of 60% Chardonnay, primarily grand crus from the cote des Blancs, 40% Pinot Noir, mainly from Verzenay, Ay, mareuilsur-AY and Bouzy.

This blend includes 40% reserve wines, a mark of exceptional quality and consistency over time.

Tasting Notes:
(60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir; 7 g/l dosage; LS40D84L1): Light yellow-gold. Ripe pear and nectarine scents are sharpened and lifted by hints of citrus zest and smoky minerals. On the palate, fresh orchard and citrus fruit flavors deepen and spread out with air while picking up a smoky, leesy quality. Finishes supple and long, with repeating pear and lees notes. Forty percent of this blend is reserve wines, by the way. -- Josh Raynolds 90 points (Vinous)