Chinese fine wine importer ASC partnered with Barons de Rothschild Champagne to host an exclusive China launch of its 2012 vintage wines. Baron de Rothschild Champagne joined forces with ASC Fine Wines to launch its 2012 vintage wines at two events held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Shanghai on 29 June and in Shenzhen on 30 June. Frédéric Mairesse, managing director of Barons de Rothschild Champagne and Makoto Nagae, CEO of ASC Fine Wines, attended the launches, which were held to celebrate the “exceptional” wines of the 2012 vintage, grouped under the Rare Collection banner. These sought-after Champagnes, highly regarded by collectors, are exclusively made from Chardonnay harvested from four grand crus in the Côte des Blancs. The Champagnes are aged for a minimum of eight years and allowed to rest for an additional year after disgorgement before release. “We are thrilled to partner with Barons de Rothschild Champagne in bringing the exceptional vintage 2012 Rare Collection to China,” said Nagae. “The Rare Collection represents the epitome of elegance and craftsmanship, embodying the shared values of ASC and the Rothschild Family. We are proud to present these remarkable Champagnes, which will undoubtedly captivate collectors and wine enthusiasts across the country, allowing us to ‘connect people and inspire delightful moments with wine’ as our corporate mission statement guides us.” The Rare Collection is now available in a new Magnum format, which allows for optimal ageing, resulting in wines suitable for long-term cellaring. Furthermore. the collection’s first rosé Champagne was unveiled,
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