Champagne Louis Roederer - Champagne - Collection 244 - Blanc

Wine:

Collection 244 is a cuvée of exceptional richness, shaped by the maturity of the 2019 vintage, the vivacity of the Perpetual Reserve, and the depth of reserve wines aged in wood. This champagne strikes a perfect balance, offering a delightfully rich power. The reintroduction of Meunier grapes lends a gentle, fruity softness, complementing the more structured and saline Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Exhibiting a fresh and juicy profile, it unfolds with aromas of ripe fruit, vineyard peach, and pear, accompanied by a slightly roasted undertone and a hint of chalkiness. The Collection's warm and enticing style is confidently expressed, boasting a texture that is both potent and delectable, and a juicy, concentrated sensation reminiscent of biting into ripe fruit. Finally, smoky notes emerge, enhancing the exceptionally flavorful finish. A grand champagne to be thoroughly savored!

Vinification:

The manual harvest took place from September 10 to 21, 2019, with grapes sourced 1/3 from the 'La Rivière' vineyard, 1/3 from the 'La Montagne' vineyard, and 1/3 from the 'La Côte' vineyard, plus grapes from selected 'Cœur de Terroir' parcels from partner growers.

This is the 244th blend, comprising 36% perpetual reserve (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018), 10% reserve wines aged in wood (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018), and 54% from the 2019 harvest.

Malolactic fermentation was carried out on 35% of the blend.

Dosage: 7g/l.

Color:

Golden yellow with regular, very fine bubbles.

Nose:

Full, deep bouquet of ripe fruit (vine peach, william pear) and citrus fruit, combined with iodine and smoky notes from wood ageing.

Palate:

A powerful, gourmet attack precedes a palate whose juicy, concentrated texture is akin to tasting ripe fruit. Soft and enveloping, the palate seduces with its fine effervescence, subtle roasted notes and the freshness of chalky soils.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030 and beyond for enthusiasts

Louis Roederer is undoubtedly one of the finest Champagne houses. With an exceptional vineyard heritage managed biodynamically for over 20 years, this Reims-based house continues to lead the way towards excellence.

This is particularly evident in the refinement of its style and complete redesign of its non-vintage Brut, now elegantly renamed "Collection" and numbered according to the year's harvest. 

This unique signature, enriched by the nuances of its harvest year, gains additional freshness and complexity from a Perpetual Reserve established in 2012, all while maintaining the quintessential Roederer style through a broad selection of reserve wines aged in French oak casks.