This is a joint project by all three branches of the Rothschild family: Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Mouton Rothschild, and Château Clarke. The idea came after many gatherings at Domaine Barons de Rothschild where extended families spend time together. They came to the realization that there was always Champagne served as a starter. Why shouldn't they serve a Champagne by Domaine Barons de Rothschild?
The 2010 vintage Champagne Barons de Rothschild consists of 60% Chardonnay primarily sourced from Côtes des Blancs Grands Crus and Premiers Crus, and 40% Pinot Noir from La Montagne de Reims.
The 2010 Champagne Barons de Rothschild Brut is a complex wine for all occasions. It's perfect as an aperitif or the featured wine at a Champagne meal. It also pairs nicely with light dishes, shellfish, scallops, and rockfish.
LWIN
2930583
Stock Status
Out of Stock
Appellation
Champagne
Vintage
2010
Brand
Domaines Barons de Rothschild
Shipping Weight
3.000000
About Champagne
The term “Champagne'' refers exclusively to sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region in northeastern France. The champagne wine region is one of the most prestigious not only in France but also in the world. Champagne, synonyms of celebration, prestige, French tradition is produced in Champagne in northeastern France. Originally planted by the Romans, the earliest known wine-producing vineyards in Champagne were planted in the 3rd to 5th centuries. From the 5th to the 9th centuries, clergy and religious orders began putting roots down in the wine industry. The wines of Champagne have long been enjoyed by French nobility and the monarchy. In the 17th century, religious figures including the Benedictine monk Dom Pierre Perignon, who was a cellar master in the Abbey of Hautvillers devised several production methods that are still used today. The region’s first Champagne house was founded in 1729 by Nicolas Ruinart who went into the introduction of sparkling wines. Followed by Moët & Chandon in 1743. This wine has continued to develop and has acquired an international reputation. In 1936, the designation of Champagne was protected by an Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC). This appellation was created to guarantee the quality and authenticity of the terroir but also to protect climate, the vineyard management, the winemaking techniques, the labeling within a delimited area. And more recently, the region's legacy was formerly recognized by UNESCO. It’s in 2015, that this organization designed the hillsides, houses and cellars of CHampagne like a World Heritage Site. Located 90 miles east of Paris, this region spans five main wine-growing areas : Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, Côte des Bar, Vallée de la Marne et Montagne de Reims. In the heart of the champagne wine region, Epernay, known as the capital of Champagne, this city benefits from the champagne attraction to develop its local economy and produces over 200 million bottles of champagne. Reims is also renowned for its numerous Champagne Grands Crus and Premiers Crus. Champagne is produced in 319 villages also called “Crus” covering some 34,3000 hectares.
