Louis Roederer Collection 246 Brut

Louis Roederer Collection 246 Brut

Louis Roederer Collection 246 Brut is the successor to the historic Brut Premier, the benchmark multi-vintage cuvée from the house founded in 1776 in Reims. It represents the 246th batch since the creation of Louis Roederer and expresses the work in three great terroirs of Champagne: La Rivière, La Montagne and La Côte. It is based on 55% wines from the 2021 harvest, complemented by 35% Perpetual Reserve and 10% reserve wines aged in wood, from young Cristal vines. It ages for almost 4 years in the cellar before dégorgement, with a dosage of 7g/L, resulting in a precise, vibrant and very gastronomic Brut.

Vinification: Plots vinified separately. 24% of the wines ferment in large French oak barrels, the rest in stainless steel, preserving the freshness and purity of the fruit. Only 30% undergoes malolactic fermentation to maintain tension and verticality. The philosophy is to refine the style of Champagne Louis Roederer.

Tasting notes: Bright pale yellow colour and very fine bubbles. On the nose, candied yellow fruit and citrus, notes of pear and apple blossom, against a backdrop of chalk, soft toast and a slight hint of iodine. On the palate, light but creamy, with a silky mousse, great freshness, a subtly salty sensation and a long, smoky and elegant finish. A Champagne of enormous finesse, perfect as an aperitif or at the table with seafood, sushi and contemporary cuisine.

Grape varieties: 54% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 11% Meunier