LOUIS ROEDERER 244 COLLECTION 75CL

As the largest independent family-managed Champagne producer, Louis Roederer rank amongst the region's absolute finest. Established in 1776, the House today is managed by seventh generation family member Frederic Rouzaud alongside long-time Chef de Cave and Champagne legend Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon. They own an astounding 242 hectares of vineyards many in chalk rich Grand Cru villages covering two-thirds of their grape requirements. Roederer have become pioneers in biodynamic farming & by 2012 all 78 hectares the Cristal Estates are farmed using biodynamic methods.

As of 2021, Roederer have 115 hectares certified organic. All the grapes in Cristal & other vintage cuvees come from their own vineyards. The estate is made up of 410 plots which are fermented separately in one of the 450 stainless steel tanks in their Reims cellars.

Tasting Note: With a deep, broad bouquet of ripe fruit (wild peaches, william pears) combined with citrus (lemons, blood oranges). The entry to the palate is delicious showing a rich and robust texture. 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.

Louis Roederer Collection 244 NV comes in lightweight antique-coloured bottle that filter out nearly 100 percent of light.