Le Bateau 2021

Champagne Barons de Rothschild was founded in 2005 through the union of the three branches of the Rothschild family, sharing a common ambition to create exceptional champagnes combining precision, elegance and excellence. The House places Chardonnay, its signature grape variety, at the heart of its philosophy, drawing on the finest terroirs of the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims. Meticulous grape selection, precise winemaking, minimal dosage and extended ageing allow each terroir to express its distinctive identity.

Le Bateau  is an exceptionally rare Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs, produced from a single 12.15-are vineyard in Cramant, in the heart of the Côte des Blancs. Planted in 1974 and facing due south, the Chardonnay vines grow in barely 10 cm of brown silty-clay soil over Campanian chalk from the Upper Cretaceous period. This distinctive terroir gives the wine remarkable mineral tension, combining power, precision and elegance. Matured for nine months in oak barrels followed by 45 months in bottle, this Extra-Brut Champagne, dosed at just 2 g/l, is limited to only 906 bottles.

Appearance: Brilliant pale gold with crystalline highlights and a fine, delicate mousse.

Nose: Captivating floral and mineral aromas, expressing the purity of Cramant's chalky terroir, complemented by delicate citrus nuances.

Palate: Precise and beautifully focused, with vibrant citrus freshness and pronounced salinity. The texture combines depth and elegance, leading to a long finish revealing fresh spices, Timut pepper and subtle saffron notes.

Food Pairing: Excellent with oysters, scallop carpaccio, langoustines, roasted turbot, lobster or Bresse chicken with morel mushrooms.