The result of a free-spirited collaboration between the Louis Roederer Champagne House and creator Philippe Starck, this pared-down, zero dosage champagne captures the essence of Cumières' black soils in a sunny vintage. Produced exclusively in warm, dry years, it reflects our vision of a “climate change laboratory” through its singular taste.

THE VINTAGE

2012 was one of the most challenging and complicated years ever experienced in Champagne. However, difficult conditions often lead to great things… The low yields, due to the unpredictable weather, combined with continental conditions towards the end of the season, gave us unusual levels of maturity, resulting in rich, full-bodied and structured wines worthy of the greatest vintages in Champagne.

Cumières’ clay hillside, turned towards the sun and basking in its light, is a blessed enclave, whose grapes always possess a remarkable perfume and richness. This land, on the banks of the Marne river, produces opulent, generous and perfectly ripe grapes. These Pinots Noirs have constantly stood out for their quality, producing champagnes that our forefathers used to refer to as "river wines". Brut Nature was conceived to develop this idea of filiation of soil and climate.

TASTING NOTES

On the eye: The eloquent presence of the Pinot Noir is unmistakable, revealing itself in the form of creamy, concentrated bubbles that assert their structure with finesse.

On the nose: Expressing the richness of the ripe grapes while preserving all their original flavor, this wine opens with aromas of blood orange and tangy fruit, complemented by fresh, sweet floral notes. With aeration, a seductive concentration of fruit comes to the fore, subtly reminiscent of raspberry liqueur.

On the palate: The palate is broad but lifted by saline notes, showing a juicy, savory and fleshy quality. One has the impression of biting into a perfectly ripe and juicy fruit. The clarity and natural purity of the wine's grapey flavor are impressive. An intricately woven, delicately iodized texture carries the freshness through to a dynamic, well-structured finish with hints of spice and bitter cocoa.