Ligne Prestige Brut Rosé
Charles Rolaz (La Roche aux Fées SA), 750 ml
Sparkling rosé wonder
- Sparkling wine made from Chardonnay, Doral and a little Pinot Noir – specially created with and for Baur au Lac Vins.
- Floral bouquet with red wild berries, lively acidity on the palate, delicate tartness and vigorous effervescence.
- A multi-talented piece – relaxed on the terrace, stylish at the dinner table.
Description
The Ligne Prestige is created especially with and for Baur au Lac Vins! Inspiring, uncomplicated and yet full of finesse! The grapes for this aromatic cuvée come from the sun-drenched vineyards high above Lake Geneva. Chardonnay, Doral and a little Pinot Noir are vinified into a base wine and a still wine, before undergoing a second fermentation in the bottle and maturing for several years to develop into a wonderful "Vins Mousseux". A fine, inviting, floral bouquet and ripe red forest berries beguile the nose. The palate reveals a fine, tart flavour with a strong perlage and an animating, juicy acidity. A rosé sparkling wine for cozy moments on the terrace or balcony—and a highlight on any festive table.
Attributes
| Grape variety: | Chardonnay, Pinot noir, Doral |
| Producer: | Charles Rolaz |
| Origin: | Switzerland / Waadt |
| Ripening potential: | 1 to 4 years |
| Drinking temperature: | 8 to 10 °C |
| Food Pairing: | Coquilles Saint Jacques on lentils, Apéro pastries, Apéro riche, Fruit tart |
| Vinification: | bottle fermentation |
| Harvest: | hand-picking, strict selection |
| Maturation: | on the yeast, long cultivation |
| Maturation duration: | 24 months |
| Volume: | 12.5 % |
| Note: | Contains sulphites |
Doral
Swiss grape variety: Aromatic cross between Chasselas and Chardonnay
Doral is a new variety developed by Agroscope in Pully (Switzerland). It was created in 1965 from the varieties Chasselas and Chardonnay. The aim was to create a variety that is more aromatic and sugary than Chasselas. Grown exclusively in Switzerland, this early-ripening, high-yielding grape variety, which is susceptible to raw rot, produces fresh and aromatic wines characterised by notes of tropical fruit.
Pinot noir
Blueprint of the terroir
No other variety expresses its terroir as precisely as Pinot noir. It is a sensitive, fragile grape. But when it succeeds, it gives the world some of its very greatest wine plants. It especially excels in Burgundy, where it has been cultivated for at least 700 years. Even in the middle ages, it was considered so precious that it was kept separate from other grapes so as to not diminish its value. The finest examples are delicate and fragrant with aromas of cherries and red berries. With maturity, notes of forest floor, leather and truffles enter as well. An irresistible fruity sweetness still shines through, even after several decades. The Pinot noir does well in cool locations: in Switzerland and in Germany, where it is known as Blauburgunder and Spätburgunder respectively; in Alsace and in South Tyrol, in Oregon, New Zealand and Tasmania. Not least, it yields fantastic champagnes. It is a wonderful culinary companion. With its soft tannins and charming bouquet, it meshes with everything, from Güggeli and cheeses to fried fish.
Waadt
Vaud: stronghold of the Chasselas
Vintners of Vaud have almost stubbornly maintained their loyalty to their preferred variety, Chasselas. This is now paying off, as white wines with moderate alcohol content are experiencing a renaissance. And vintners today interpret the lightness of Chasselas in their own individual ways. Over 100 chateaux produce wine here. By contrast, the wine villages fascinate with rural charm. It is these contrasts that make this winegrowing canton an exciting destination for wine tourism.
Switzerland
Switzerland – A small country with enormous diversity
Switzerland is famous for its banks, watches, and cheese, but not necessarily for its wine. The Swiss didn't invent wine, but they have been extremely open and curious to it. Wine culture arrived in what is now modern Switzerland via several routes: from Marseilles to Lake Geneva and the Lower Valais region; from the Aosta Valley through the Great St. Bernard Pass to the rest of Valais; from the Rhone through Burgundy, across the Jura Mountains to Lake Constance; and from Lombardy to Ticino, and then on to Grisons.
