# Brut Tradition Premier Cru

- **Producer:** Didier Rothier
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €35
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, pear, pineapple, mandarin, brioche, hazelnut, bread dough, biscuit, butter, ginger

## About this wine

Didier Rothier Brut Tradition Premier Cru is a non-vintage white sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France, holding the Premier Cru designation. The estate has been in the Didier Rothier family for three generations, with the current stewardship by Flavien Rothier, the fourth generation. He continues his father's approach, emphasizing top Chardonnay from the Montagne de Reims and utilizing a substantial amount of reserve wine. The family's vineyards are situated in the Premier Cru villages of Villers-Marmery on the Montagne de Reims and Vertus in the Côte des Blancs. The total annual production is approximately 30,000 bottles.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards are located in Villers-Marmery (Montagne de Reims) and Vertus (Côte des Blancs).
- 42% of the blend comes from reserve wines aged from 2015-2019.
- Total annual production is limited to around 30,000 bottles.
- The estate has been family-owned for three generations.

## Food pairing

The wine's acidity and minerality can cut through the richness of creamy sauces and fatty proteins, while its fruit notes can complement dishes with subtle sweetness. The effervescence provides a refreshing contrast to richer textures.

## Wine making process

Didier Rothier Brut Tradition Premier Cru is produced using traditional Champagne methods. A significant portion, 42%, of the blend consists of reserve wines from previous vintages (2015-2019), contributing to the wine's complexity. The wine undergoes an extended aging period of four years on its lees, a process that develops its characteristic aromas and texture. The grapes are sourced from Premier Cru vineyards in Villers-Marmery and Vertus.