Louis Roederer Vintage Brut (w/o Gift Box) 2015

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Louis Roederer
Label Name:
 
Vintage Brut (w/o Gift Box)
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Montagne de Reims & Côte des Blancs)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir 70%, Chardonnay 30%
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Critic scores: Wine Spectator 94; Decanter 94; Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 93–94; Wine Enthusiast 94; James Suckling 95

Tasting Note
Bright, vinous Champagne with red summer fruits, citrus zest, brioche, toasted almond and warm spice; creamy mousse, concentrated texture, lively acidity and a long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, lobster, smoked salmon, roast chicken, foie gras; Asian: sushi and sashimi, tempura, dim sum, Cantonese roast pork.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle; individual-plot vinification, ~34% vinified in oak, ~24% malolactic, ~4 years on lees; disgorged and rested several months; dosage ~8 g/L.

Vineyard Info
House founded 1776, family-owned Louis Roederer of Reims; significant holdings in La Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs; maker of Cristal and committed to careful vineyard practices.