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Cuvée Alexandra Rosé 2004

Laurent-Perrier, Champagne, France

Laurent-Perrier
Champagne France
  • 95
    Points
  • The 1 160 best
    of 3 290 954
    wines globally
  • 8 Pros of
    24 recommend
    this wine
66 95
  • Taste
  • Moment

  • Country ranking ?

    1 007

  • Producer ranking ?

    18

  • Decanting time

    20min

  • When to drink

    Now-2035

  • Food Pairing

    Gratinated lobster & creamy beetroot risotto with smoked trout

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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...

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Wine Information

Laurent-Perrier's premium Vintage Cuvée Rosé is like no other champagne and is the outcome of a deliberately innovative approach to winemaking.

Alexandra Rosé is the ultimate expression of the passion, the exacting standards and the sheer excellence of the House. Produced in very small quantities, this outstanding, subtly powerful wine is rare and much sought-after.

Creation of a Great Wine
Laurent-Perrier's Alexandra Rosé occupies a un...

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Vintage 2004

A great example of how large yields do not necessarily mean poor quality in Champagne. As a reaction to the previous year's low yields, the vines produced one of the largest crops on record. The growing season proceeded without major difficulties but the bumper crop called for bud thinning. August brought about cooler weather and some rains, increasing the risk of rot. The massive crop, averaging 13,990 kg/ha, was picked from September 18th on...

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Average Bottle Price

2021
249€

This data comes from the FINE Auction Index, a composite of average prices for wines sold at commercial auctions in 20 countries. The average prices from each year have been collected since 1990. This chart plots the index value of the average price of the wines.

Tasting note

color

Light and Salmon

nose

Youthful and Complex

Written Notes

Medium-deep peachy Elegantly berried, on the reductive side with stylish toasty-gunpowdery notes and layered coffee, raspberry, peach and forest floor notes Light-weight, vivacious, tense palate. Fresh, zesty, lingering Super sophisticated style of rosé Youthful still A beauty crafted to perfection
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  • 93p

Salmon. Apples, lemons, minerals, pears and red fruits, nuanced, floral nose, brioche. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, minerals, nuanced, red fruits, layered, long. 95

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  • 95p

Lovely peach rose colour. Evolved floral nose with dried yellow fruits, red berries and spices. Dry, silky smooth palate shows great elegance. Refined nutty dried fruit flavours with some cherries. Super sophisticated and elegant finish. Harmonious champagne. JL 95p (Oct 2021)

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  • 95p

This vintage 2004 Alexandra Rosé Laurent-Perrier is generous and opulent. Full of greed at the sight of his fine and persistent bubbles, it illuminates the glass with his pink amber robe. The nose is fruity, dominated by candied and deep flavors. The palate is very mineral, the wine is tight and delivers many flavors. It is spicy, fruity and delivers beautiful floral notes. In a unique and intense structure, its finish is delicate and unforgettable.

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Information

Origin

Tours-sur-Marne, Champagne

Grapes

80% Pinot Noir
20% Chardonnay

Drinking temperature

7-9C

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Demi-Sec

Grand Siècle

Grand Siècle ’La Cuvée’ (1997/96/95)

Grand Siècle 'Les Réserves' No.17 (1995/1993/1990)

Grand Siècle ’Lumiere du Millénaire’

Grand Siècle No. 10 (1976/75/73)

Grand Siècle No. 11 (1979/76/75)

Grand Siècle No. 1 (1955/53/52)

Grand Siècle No. 11 ’La Cuvée’ (1979/76/75)

Grand Siècle No. 12 (1982/79/76)

Grand Siècle No. 13 (1985/82/79)

Grand Siècle No. 14 ’La Cuvée’ (1988/85/82)

Grand Siècle No. 15 (1990/88/85)

Grand Siècle No. 16 ’La Cuvée’ (1993/90/88)

Grand Siècle No. 17 ’La Cuvée’ (1995/93/90)

Grand Siècle No. 18 (1996/95/93)

Grand Siècle No. 19 ’La Cuvée’ (1997/96/95)

Grand Siècle No. 20 (1999/97/96)

Grand Siécle No. 21 (2002,1999,1997)

Grand Siécle No. 22 (2004, 2002, 1999)

Grand Siècle No. 23 (2006, 2004, 2002)

Grand Siècle No. 24 (2007, 2006, 2004)

Grand Siècle No.25

Grand Siècle No.26(2012,2008,2007)

Grand Siècle No. 3 ’La Cuvée’ (1959/61/64)

Grand Siècle No. 7 (1970/69/66)

Grand Siècle No. 8 ’La Cuvée’ (1973/70/69)

Grand Siècle No. 9 (1975/73/70)

Harmony Demi-Sec

La Cuvée

La Cuvée Brut

Les Réserves Grand Siècle ’Cuvée 571J’

Millésimé

Rare

Ultra Brut

Inside Information

MEDIA RATINGS:

96p VINOUS: Tasted from magnum, the 2004 Grande Cuvée Rosé Alexandra, Laurent-Perrier’s flagship Rosé is a blend of 80% Pinot Noir (on the skins) and 20% Chardonnay vinified together that has only been bottled seven times since 1982. From the very first taste, the 2004 is utterly spectacular. Rich, ample and vertical in feel, the 2004 is dazzling. Dried rose petal, star anise, tobacco, dried flowers, red berry fruit and earthy notes all grace this utterly exquisite Champagne. As good as the 2004 is today – and it is fabulous – it will be even better in another few years’ time. The 2004 has been nothing short of magnificent on both occasions I have tasted it so far. (Antonio Galloni) (7/2019)

95p James Suckling: Aromas of peaches and light cherries with rust and hints of grapefruit. Earth and spice undertone. Full-bodied, fruity and spicy. Hints of black pepper. Extremely bright and creamy texture. Delicious and delicate finish. (9/2019)

95p Wine Enthusiast: First produced in the 1987 vintage to celebrate the marriage of owner Bernard de Nonancourt’s eldest daughter, this bottling is now mature. Ripe, it still retains plenty of red fruits while also allowing the toasty character to show through. It’s a rosé that calls for food, a rich and balanced wine that is just perfect to drink now. (RV) (12/2014)

94p Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: Based on synced-fermented 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay from company-owned grand cru vineyards, the salmon-pink colored 2004 Alexandra Grande Cuvée Rosé displays a very subtle and fresh bouquet of great elegance and purity. Intense and complex on the palate, this is a very dry, fresh and tension-filled Rosé full of energy and delicacy. Very elegant and still a bit limey, but a great Champagne. (SR) (6/2016)

94p Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: Light, bright orange-pink. High-pitched red berry, orange zest and floral scents are underscored by an intense mineral nuance. Taut, linear and strikingly pure, offering deeply concentrated redcurrant and strawberry scents and hints of allspice, smoky lees and jasmine. Powerful yet lithe rose with superb finishing power, focus and mineral-driven persistence. (JR) (12/2013)

93p Wine & Spirits: A luscious Champagne, this bristles with tight red raspberry and fresh floral notes. The flavors last with finesse, a sophisticated integration achieved through macerating Pinot Noir (80 percent) and Chardonnay together, allowing the skins of the Pinot Noir to bleed their color into the juice. Chef de cave Michel Fauconnet produces this wine only in top vintages, when the varieties ripen at the same time. (12/2016)

93p Wine Spectator: Aromatic notes of smoke and mineral herald this rich rosé Champagne, leading to a finely meshed mix of dried white cherry, toasted almond, spring forest and orange peel, carried on a soft, pearled bead. Fresh, with lightly mouthwatering acidity firming the fruitcake-laced finish. Drink now through 2029. (AN, Web Only-2016)

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