Barons de Rothschild : Triptyque 2019

Tasting characteristics and recommendations for the "Triptyque" 2019 by Barons de Rothschild

Tasting notes

Appearance

The wine displays a bright golden hue with silvery reflections, crossed by a fine and generous effervescence.

Nose

The nose reveals a refined chalky minerality accompanied by aromas of white citrus fruits, notably lemon and grapefruit. With aeration, the bouquet evolves towards more complex notes of red fruits, with nuances of blood orange, wild strawberry and black cherry. Touches of toasted almonds and apricot crumble round out this aromatic palette.

Palate

The attack on the palate is ample and silky, offering a generous and refined texture. On the mid-palate, the minerality and salinity characteristic of Avize chardonnay come through, bringing a lemony vivacity and preserved freshness. The finish stands out for its remarkable length, with an elegant tension and persistent spicy notes that invite contemplation.

Food and wine pairings

This champagne pairs perfectly with delicate fish, fine seafood, refined poultry and aged cheeses. It also enhances shellfish dishes and elaborate gastronomic preparations.

Serving and cellaring

The "Triptyque" 2019 is ideally enjoyed at a temperature between 8 and 10°C. Disgorged on 26 August 2025, this champagne can be enjoyed now and will continue to evolve favourably in the cellar.

A champagne expressing three exceptional terroirs with finesse and balance

The estate

Founded in 2005, the Barons de Rothschild House represents the only winegrowing collaboration between the three branches of the Rothschild family. Based in Reims, this family-owned and independent House crafts its wines from eight hectares of estate vineyards and partnerships with around twenty winegrowing families. Led by Frédéric Mairesse and technically directed by cellar master Guillaume Lété since 2016, the House embodies Champagne excellence through cuvées that emphasise finesse, elegance and the expression of chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs.

The vineyard

The "Triptyque" 2019 comes exclusively from three Grand Cru villages in Champagne. The chardonnay hails from Avize, an emblematic village of the Côte des Blancs renowned for its deep chalky soils that lend minerality and salinity. The pinot noir comes in equal parts from Ambonnay and Aÿ, two terroirs of the Montagne de Reims characterised by clay-limestone and limestone soils that bring generosity, structure and aromatic complexity.

The vintage

The 2019 vintage in Champagne proved demanding, marked by spring frosts affecting various French wine regions. These conditions required rigorous selection at harvest to retain only grapes of optimal quality and ripeness, resulting in a reduced yet remarkably high-quality harvest.

Vinification and ageing

Vinification of the "Triptyque" 2019 is carried out plot by plot in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations take place in these same vessels, followed by an exceptional nine-month ageing on fine lees. After blending, the wine undergoes secondary fermentation in bottle and then ages for five years before disgorgement.

Grape varieties

Chardonnay (50%)
Pinot noir (50%)