Non-vintage #245 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 41% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 24% Meunier
Region Champagne
Harvest Dates 22 Aug 2020 to 11 Sep 2020
Sites One-third La Rivière, one-third La Montagne and one-third La Côte; grapes from Louis Roederer estates were complemented by grapes from selected partner-winegrower plots in the “Heart of the Terroir.”
Malolactic Fermentation 22%
Dosage 7.0 g/L
Base Wine Years 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Production Details 245th blend: 55% wine from the 2020 harvest; 35% perpetual reserve comprising 2012–2019 wines; and 10% reserve wines aged in oak from 2010, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Tasting Notes Golden yellow; lively bubbles; nectarine, ripe lemon, petals, pollen, sugared almonds, wheat and smoky overtones; velvety, unctuous, rich and juicy palate with saline bubbles, chalky freshness and a smoky, slightly oaky finish.
Non-vintage #244 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 41% Chardonnay; 33% Pinot noir; 26% Meunier
Region Champagne
Harvest Dates 10 to 21 September 2019
Sites 1/3 La Rivière Estate; 1/3 La Montagne Estate; 1/3 La Côte Estate; estate grapes complemented by selected partner-winegrower plots
Malolactic Fermentation 35%
Dosage 7.0 g/L
Base Wine Years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Production Details The 244th blend comprises 54% from the 2019 harvest, with 5% of that component vinified in wood; 36% Perpetual Reserve from 2012–2018; and 10% reserve wines from 2012–2018 aged in oak.
Tasting Notes Golden yellow; extremely fine bubbles; wild peach, William pear, lemon and blood orange; iodised, smoky and autolytic notes; chalk and slight reduction; rich, robust, juicy and concentrated texture; soft palate, chalky freshness, lightly roasted character and a fresh, saline, smoky finish.
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Non-vintage #243 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 42% Chardonnay; 40% Pinot noir; 18% Meunier
Classification Multi-vintage Champagne
Region Champagne
Harvest Dates 27 Aug 2018 to 8 Sep 2018
Sites 1/3 La Rivière; 1/3 La Montagne; 1/3 La Côte
Malolactic Fermentation 26%
Oak Types French oak
Dosage 8.0 g/L
Base Wine Years 2018 base harvest: 59%; perpetual reserve from 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017: 31%; reserve wines from 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017: 10%
Production Details The 2018 base harvest forms 59% of the blend, including 6% vinified in oak; perpetual reserve forms 31%; oak-aged reserve wines form 10%.
Tasting Notes Bright gold; fine persistent mousse; mirabelle plum; sweet citrus and lemon meringue; jasmine and white flowers; autolytic, smoky and roasted notes; freshly baked pastry; dense, structured and fleshy; saline, chalky freshness; slight bitterness
Non-vintage #242 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 42% Chardonnay; 36% Pinot noir; 22% Meunier
Classification Multi-vintage Champagne; release N242, based principally on the 2017 harvest
Region Champagne
Harvest Dates 31 Aug 2017 to 9 Sep 2017
Sites One-third La Rivière vineyards; one-third La Montagne vineyards; one-third La Côte vineyards
Malolactic Fermentation 34%
Oak Types French oak
Dosage 8.0 g/L
Base Wine Years 2017 base harvest (56%); Perpetual Reserve from 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 (34%); oak-aged reserve wines from 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 (10%)
Production Details The oak-aged reserve-wine component represents 10% of the blend and comprises wines from 2009, 2011 and 2013–2016.
Tasting Notes Ripe sweet fruit; subtle oak; rich and ripe palate; luxurious, coating texture; intensity; smoothness; juiciness; energetic, fresh and saline finish
Food Pairing Aperitif or with a meal
Non-vintage #241 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 40% Chardonnay; 42% Pinot noir; 18% Meunier
Region Champagne
Harvest Dates 15 September–1 October 2016
Sites One-third La Rivière vineyards; one-third La Montagne vineyards; one-third La Côte vineyards
Malolactic Fermentation 30%
Oak Types French oak barrels
Dosage 8.0 g/L
Base Wine Years 2016 base harvest (56%); perpetual reserve from 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 (34%); oak-aged reserve wines from 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 (10%)
Production Details Grapes from Louis Roederer's estates were complemented by grapes from selected partner-winegrower plots in the 'Heart of the Terroir'.
Tasting Notes Tangy yellow fruit; lightly toasted; saline; round and juicy; chalky, mineral freshness; linear, elegant and fresh
Food Pairing Serve as an aperitif or with a meal
Producer Information
Website
Address
21, boulevard Lundy, CS 40014, 51722 Reims Cedex, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 26 40 42 11
Owner
Rouzaud family
Cellarmaster
Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon