2014 Rosé Millésime, Rare Champagne

• Style: Dry Rosé Champagne, 8 years on lees
• Taste: Strawberry, black cherry, brioche, candied orange, mineral spine
• Food: Shellfish, smoked salmon, creamy cheese, charcuterie
• Occasion: Celebration, gifting, aperitif, cellar worthy
• Serve: Chilled; 12% ABV, 8.2g/L residual sugar

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Vivid red-fruit intensity of strawberry and black cherry opens into brioche richness on the palate, where a savoury thread of candied orange and star anise weaves through. The mineral spine gives this rosé genuine architecture—depth and maturity from eight years on the lees, with length that stretches confident and long. At 12% ABV with just 8.2g/L residual sugar, it's dry enough to frame savoury food yet rich enough to drink as an aperitif.

The Winery — Rare Champagne

Founded in 1785 by Florens-Louis Heidsieck, who aspired to craft something worthy of royalty, Rare Champagne has declared only 14 vintages across four decades—a philosophy of uncompromising scarcity. The 2014 blend comprises 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir from nine carefully selected crus, five classified as Grand Crus. Emilien Boutillat, IWC Sparkling Wine Maker of the Year in 2021 and 2023, now safeguards the house style while leading it forward. This vintage demanded precision: after a mild, humid winter and brutal July rains, September's warmth finally ripened the grapes fully. Eight years in the cellar—an unusually long rest for sparkling wine—has delivered the maturity and depth that define Rare's meticulous approach.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This rosé pairs beautifully with oysters, smoked salmon, and creamy seafood dishes, its dry profile framing savoury food without competing. Soft cheeses, shellfish, and light salads all find a natural partner here. Yet it's equally at home standing alone—the aperitif that marks an occasion. Vegan-friendly and naturally corked, it's built to age gracefully in your cellar. Explore more of our Champagne selection, or discover how Chardonnay performs across different regions and styles.