Louis Roederer Collection 243 is the house's 243rd blend, a multi-vintage Champagne built on the 2018 harvest, bottled at 12.5% ABV.
It blends 42% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 18% Meunier.
About 59% comes from the ripe, warm 2018 vintage, with wines from Roederer's perpetual reserve, started in 2012, and oak-aged reserve wines adding depth.
Collection replaced Brut Premier as Roederer's signature non-vintage cuvée.
It is a rich, balanced Champagne, ideal for celebrations and fine dining.
Champagne can only come from the Champagne region of north-eastern France, and it gains its bubbles from a second fermentation in the bottle, the traditional method. Non-vintage cuvées are blended from several harvests so that each house can keep its signature style consistent from year to year, and they rest on their lees for at least fifteen months before release.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Ripe fruit, brioche and citrus.
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Palate: Rich and balanced, with fine bubbles.
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Finish: Long and fresh.
Specifications
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Producer: Champagne Louis Roederer, Reims
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Base year: 2018
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Blend: 42% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 18% Meunier
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Reserve: Perpetual reserve and oak-aged wines
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ABV: 12.5%
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Origin: Champagne, France
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve well chilled at 8 to 10°C. Pair it with oysters, caviar, roast chicken and aged Comté.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 243 mean?
It is the house's 243rd blend, based on the 2018 harvest.
What grapes are in it?
42% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 18% Meunier.
Is it vintage?
No. It is a multi-vintage blend built on 2018.
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