Louis Roederer Collection 244 Brut
Grape varieties: 41% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot noir, 26% Meunier.
Aging: Partial ageing in wood.
Colour: Lovely golden yellow, very champagne-like, hue.
Aroma: Dense and steady flow of extremely fine bubbles. Deep, broad bouquet of ripe fruit (wild peaches, william pears) combined with citrus (lemons, blood oranges). The iodised and smoky notes, associated with the autolysis and the ageing in wood, add aromatic freshness. Then come notes of chalk and a hint of reduction, suggesting that the wine will be concentrated and powerful.
Flavour: The entry to the palate is delicious showing a rich and robust texture. We have a very juicy and concentrated sensation as if we were biting into a ripe fruit. The substance is caressingly soft, coating the palate but is then immediately lightened by the delicate bubbles. The length is created by a lovely backbone of chalky freshness. The wine is both delectably rich, with a slightly roasted character, and super fresh thanks to a salivating finish. The smoky notes then take over to underpin a very flavoursome finish.
Serve: 11⁰
Consumption: Immediate or storage.
Harmonisation: The champagne par excellence for accompanying gourmet cuisine. It's the perfect match for white meats, but also reveals its full potential when served with lobster.
Enology: Jean-Claude Rouzaud
Awards and Notes:
- James Suckling – 94/100
- Decanter– 93/100
- Wine Spectator – 93/100
