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Wine Description
The Story
Cuvée Alexandra Rosé. The first vintage of this wine, 1982, was launched for daughter Alexandra’s wedding in 1987. Fortunately, a few bottles still remain for the rest of the world as well. Cuvée Alexandra Rosé is vintage champagne that is made only in the best years.
Cuvée Alexandra Rosé is a rare rosé champagne because a method called saignee is used in its making. This delicate method means that the grapes are left to be extracted with t...
Wine Information
An Alexandra Rosé Cuvée vintage is only created in years when the Grand Crus grapes of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay reach maturity at the same time. Only 7 vintages have been released since its launch in 1987.
Grape varietals: Pinot Noir 80% & Chardonnay 20% *
Crus: 100% Grand Crus. Some of the most prestigious crus such as Ambonnay, Bouzy, Verzenay for the Pinot Noir and Avize, Cramant and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger for the Chardonnay. The select...
Vintage 1998
The 1998 was one of large-scale variations. It began with a mild winter, followed by a rainy spring. The flowering took place in unfavourable weather conditions and at a time of heavy rainfall. After a cool July, August brought a heat-wave, followed by very heavy rainfall in early September. The dates for the wine harvest were put back, and the decision was rewarded with a return to fine weather in the second half of September.
