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Louis Roederer : Collection 243

Name: Louis Roederer : Collection 243
Brand: Louis Roederer
SKU: 3775/NM
Price: 61.333333333333336 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.64 (513 reviews)

Champagne

- White - See details

Parker | 91

J. Robinson | 17

Wine Spectator | 92

J. Suckling | 94

The Wine Independent | 92

Vinous Neal Martin | 92

£184.00 Incl. VAT & DP

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£61.33 / Unit

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Packaging : 3 bottle presentation case

3 x 75CL

£184.00

In-Stock

DeliveryFree standard delivery from £ 250 purchase
Guaranteed provenanceWines sourced directly from the producing estates

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Marks and reviews

/100

Robert Parker

William Kelley

Based on the 2018 vintage, the NV Brut Collection 243 bursts with aromas of honeyed peaches, citrus oil, toasted nuts, white flowers and buttery pastry. Medium to full-bodied, broad and fleshy, it's an open, giving iteration of Roederer's reimagined non-vintage Brut.

/100

Wine Spectator

Alison Napjus

A vibrant Champagne that's fine and creamy on the palate, almost plush, but bright and well-balanced throughout. Reveals a chalky base note that underscores layers of ripe pear and nectarine fruit, mandarin orange peel, oyster shell and chamomile. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier. Drink now. 40,000 cases imported.

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James Suckling

Dried-lemon, apricot, green-apple, salted-almond, walnut and light caramel notes. Vinous and layered, with small and tight bubbles. Excellent focus and intensity. Based on 2018, with reserve wines going back to 2009. Dosage 8g/L. Drink now.

/100

Jeb Dunnuck

Audrey Frick

The NV Champagne Collection 243 Brut is the third release and is based on the 2018 vintage, with the addition of 30% of the perpetual reserve started in 2012 and 10% reserve wine that has been aged in oak. It is ripe and balanced, with yellow flowers, honeycomb, and plum, and it has elegant concentration and underlying tension, precise mousse, and rich salinity, with lingering notes of croissant and delicate smoke. This will be an exciting wine in the range to follow. Drink 2022-2037.

Description

A refined and complex multi-vintage champagne

The producer

Founded in 1776 in Reims, the Louis Roederer Champagne House has remained family-owned and independent. Following over 200 years of existence, the Louis Roederer House is still owned by the same family. Today, headed by Frédéric Rouzaud, who represents the family’s seventh generation, Louis Roederer embodies the excellence of Champagne wines worldwide due to its vintages that are crafted like true works of art.

The vineyard

With nearly 241 hectares of vines, the Louis Roederer House derives its strength from its extraordinary vineyard, made up entirely of Grands and Premiers Crus in the Marne Valley, the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs. A true mosaic of terroirs, the vineyards of the Louis Roederer Champagne house are divided into 410 plots that reflect the utter diversity of the Champagne region's soils.

The wine

In order to elevate the quality of the House's multi-vintage blends to new heights and to be more transparent regarding the blends, Louis Roederer has embarked on a new approach with the creation of Collection.

Made from one-third of the grapes stemming from each of the "La Rivière", "La Montagne" and "La Côte" vineyards, Collection is composed of a base vintage, oak-aged reserve wines and wines from the "Perpetual Reserve", which follows the principles of the solera method and was created in 2012. The house's grapes are complemented by a rigorous selection of plots from partner winegrowers. Thus, each edition of Collection is unique and yet, truly reflects the identity and boundless expertise of the Roederer House.

Base vintage and reserve wines

The number 243 represents the House’s 243rd blend since its creation. Collection 243 by Louis Roederer is a champagne made from the 2018 vintage to which 10% of oak-aged reserve wines (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017) and 31% from the ‘’Perpetual Reserve’’ (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017) were added.

Vinification and ageing

26% of the blend undergoes malolactic fermentation. Collection 243 was aged for 3 to 4 years in the cellar. Its dosage is 8 g/litre.

The blend

Chardonnay (42%)

Pinot Noir (40%)

Pinot Meunier (18%).

Louis Roederer’s Collection 243: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Colour

This brilliant champagne reveals a beautiful golden hue with shimmering reflections. The effervescence is fine and persistent.

Nose

The full and fresh nose blends fragrances of mirabelle plum and lemon pie with delicious notes of jasmine. When aerated, delectable smoky and subtle notes of toasted pastries emerge.

Palate

The dense and structured palate seduces with its power and balance. A refreshing salinity sustains a smooth texture. Throughout the tasting, the palate harmoniously blends the liveliness and complexity of the ‘’Perpetual Reserve’’ with the delicate woody expression conferred by the time spent in oak barrels.