Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
75cl * 12.5% ABV * Champagne, France
The company we now know as Louis Roederer was founded in 1776 as Dubois Pere & Fils, changing its name in 1833 when the young Louis inherited the estate from his uncle. The house is perhaps best-known for Cristal (bottled in clear crystal and a flat punt), their prestige cuvée that became famous due to its associations with the Russian Imperial Court. The grapes for the whole range of Roederer Champagnes are largely sourced from their own vineyards, which guarantees that only the highest quality fruit ends up in the final blend.
Roederer have replaced their Brut NV with this multi-vintage cuvée that changes each year, much like Krug does. The grapes are grown using sustainable methods that preserve the vine and undergo a meticulous selection to retain only those of excellent quality. Aged in the cellars for 4 years has brought extensive complexity and depth to this wine.
'This has pretty and elegant aromas of pears, apple blossoms, grapefruit and chalk. It's silky, fresh and beautifully balanced on the palate, with very soft bubbles. Based on 2021, with reserve wine from a perpetual reserve created in 2012, plus reserve wines kept in oak from 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. Drink now.' Claire Nesbitt for JamesSuckling.com (2025).
Available to pre-order. ETA beginning of August.