2025 Wijngoed Lenoire Vier 't Laeve Rosé

2025 Wijngoed Lenoire Vier 't Laeve Rosé is anything but an average rosé. This gastronomic rosé is made for the dining table, not exclusively for the terrace. Inspired by iconic rosés such as López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Rosado and Clos Mogador Rosat, this is a wine with structure, depth, and aging potential. Particularly captivating even when young, it develops even more complexity, finesse, and gastronomic versatility with a few years of bottle aging.

Lenoire Winery

Lenoire Winery belongs to the absolute top of Dutch viticulture. Exclusively classic grape varieties are cultivated on the calcareous marl soils of the Rasberg in South Limburg. The estate's philosophy is clear: quality over quantity. Every wine is given ample time to develop optimally and is made with the same care and precision characteristic of major European wineries.

No rushed work, but thoughtful vinification, low yields, and long aging ensure that Lenoire wines distinguish themselves through their refinement, gastronomic versatility, and excellent aging potential.

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Celebrate Life Rosé

The name Vier 't Laeve means "celebrate life" in Limburgish. The label, designed by Bas Lenoire in collaboration with artist Guy Olivier, depicts a lively South Limburg restaurant where gastronomy, wine, and togetherness take center stage. In doing so, the wine embodies exactly what it is intended for: enjoyment at the table.

Vier 't Laeve Rosé is made from 100% Pinot Gris. Thanks to extended skin maceration, the wine gains extra color, structure, and depth. This style is known in Italy as Ramato , named after the characteristic copper color that Pinot Gris can impart. Subsequently, the wine ages partly in ceramic and partly in used foudres, creating extra complexity without losing its fresh character.

Not your average rosé

While most rosés are meant to be drunk as young as possible, Vier 't Laeve Rosé is specifically built to develop further. The combination of skin maceration, complete malolactic fermentation, aging in ceramics and used foudres, and the natural structure of Pinot Gris results in a rosé that only becomes more interesting with a few years of bottle aging.

The style is reminiscent of great gastronomic rosés such as the legendary Viña Tondonia Rosado from López de Heredia or the characterful Clos Mogador Rosat : wines that do not revolve around primary fruitiness, but around tension, complexity, texture, and exceptional versatility at the table.

Scent, taste and character

The wine opens with aromas of wild strawberries, raspberries, red roses, and subtle spiciness. These are followed by refined floral notes and a light minerality.

On the palate, Vier 't Laeve Rosé immediately reveals its serious character. The juicy red fruit is supported by a fine structure, refined tannins, and a lively freshness. Ceramic aging preserves the purity of the fruit, while the foudres used provide extra texture and depth. Furthermore, full malolactic fermentation ensures a subtle creaminess without losing tension.

The finish is long, refined, and gastronomic, with notes of red fruit, herbs, flowers, and a mineral freshness that invites the next sip.

A rosé to keep

Vier 't Laeve Rosé is a wine that distinguishes itself from virtually all rosés on the market. While most rosés reach their peak within one or two years, this wine will continue to develop. With a few years of bottle aging, additional nuances of dried herbs and spices emerge, along with an even greater harmony between fruit, structure, and minerality.

That makes this wine special not only for rosé lovers, but also for collectors and gastronomic restaurants looking for a rosé with real depth.

Drinking window and food and wine pairings

Vier 't Laeve Rosé is already impressive, but will develop further and gain in complexity over the next five to eight years.

Preferably serve the wine at 10 to 12°C, so that its aromatic finesse, texture, and structure come fully into their own.

Excellent with smoked salmon, lobster, oysters, tuna, poultry, refined charcuterie, veal, Mediterranean dishes, grilled vegetables, and dishes with truffle or mushrooms. This rosé also feels perfectly at home with modern French cuisine and refined Asian dishes.

The story behind the label

At Vier 't Laeve Wit, it is not only the wine that tells a story, but also the label. The name literally means "Celebrate life" in Limburgish and perfectly summarizes what this cuvée stands for: enjoying wine, gastronomy, and good company together.

The label was designed by Bas Lenoire in collaboration with artist Guy Olivier . The image is based on an original painting measuring no less than 1.90 x 1.45 meters . On the canvas, a lively South Limburg restaurant comes to life, with richly set tables, lobster, oysters, sparkling wine glasses, and guests visibly enjoying a Burgundian evening.

The chef, the waiter, and the guests together form a cheerful scene where food, drink, and togetherness take center stage. The longer you look at the label, the more details become visible. This makes the label a perfect match for the wine: layered, lively, and made to be shared at the table.

The slogan "Where food and drink meet, life begins" underscores the idea behind Vier 't Laeve Wit. This South Limburg white wine is not only an expression of the terroir around the Rasberg, but also an invitation to celebrate life.