The Collection 245 Louis Roederer intrigues with its bouquet of yellow and spicy fruits associated with lightly toasted, saline and iodized notes. A structure with a strong identity marks the mouth which is at the same time round, juicy and of great limestone, mineral and savory freshness.
When he inherited the Champagne House in 1833, the aesthete and entrepreneur Louis Roederer took a visionary approach to enriching his vines, aiming to master every stage of the wine’s creation. He forged the wine’s unique style, character, and taste. In the mid-nineteenth century, Louis Roederer acquired some of Champagne’s grand cru vineyards—an approach that contrasted sharply with contemporary practices.. While other Houses bought their grapes, Louis Roederer nurtured his vineyards, familiarized himself with the specific characteristics of each parcel, and methodically acquired the finest land. Louis Roederer’s guiding principle was that all great wine depends on the quality of the soil, a passion for tradition, and an astute vision of the future; the fame and reputation of the House of Louis Roederer was firmly established. His heir, Louis Roederer II was equally enlightened and adopted his father’s conscientious approach to the production of champagne, patrimonial estate management, and instinctive audacity. He also drew inspiration from the many books and drawings he collected with great discernment. In the 1870s, the Louis Roederer Champagne House began to export its wines to the United States, and even to Tsar Alexander II of Russia. A man of great taste and an inveterate researcher, Louis Roederer II fashioned an exclusive champagne for the Tsar and launched a novel concept: the very first Cuvée de Prestige. It was created in 1876 and named ‘Cristal’. Ever since, the subtleness and elegance of Cristal have forged Louis Roederer’s reputation for excellence.
The new Collection 245 by Louis Roedere is the new, unprecedented, assembly idea of the Maison Louis Roederer that was created to concretize the path of conversion of vineyards into biodynamics undertaken 20 years ago. It is an evolutionary Brut sans année, which benefits from the effects of climate change; a tribute to reserve wines and the best owned vineyards. Each cuvée is numbered progressively, 245 represents the number of blends made in the history of the Maison, founded in 1776. The assembly of each Collection is based on the grapes of a single vintage.
Region: France
Year: 2020 mainly
Alcohol content: 12%
Volume: 150 cl.
Winery: Louis Roederer
Grape: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Name: Champagne AOC
Pairing: It is ideal for aperitif and appetizers.
On your first order, plus pairing tips every week.