Louis Roederer Collection 243 (w/o Gift Box)

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Louis Roederer
Label Name:
 
Collection 243 (w/o Gift Box)
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (La Rivière, La Montagne, La Côte; Grand & Premier Cru plots)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
42% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 18% Pinot Meunier
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94; Jeb Dunnuck 93; Vinous 93; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 92; Decanter 93

Tasting Note
Fine, persistent mousse with mirabelle plum, lemon meringue, jasmine, honeycomb and pastry; fleshy, saline palate with toasted brioche, almond and a long, refined finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, lobster, smoked salmon, roast chicken, creamy cheeses (Brillat‑Savarin), fried chicken. Asian: sushi and sashimi, tempura, dim sum, Chinese salt-and-pepper prawns, light Thai seafood dishes.

Production Method
Multi-vintage cuvée based on the 2018 base vintage plus a solera-like Réserve Perpétuelle (2012–2017) and ~10% oak‑aged reserve wines; ~3–4 years on lees; ~26% malolactic fermentation; dosage ~8 g/L.

Vineyard Info
Louis Roederer, founded 1776, is a family-owned Champagne house owning ~240 ha across Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne and Côte des Blancs; led by Chef de Cave Jean‑Baptiste Lécaillon.