The Louis Roederer Collection 243 is an exquisite Brut Champagne that encapsulates French elegance and sophistication. Crafted by the esteemed house of Louis Roederer, this blend is the result of six years of meticulous aging and unique blending techniques, offering a complex bouquet of fresh citrus and white flowers. The palate is intricate, brimming with crisp red berries, brioche notes, and mineral undercurrents. With its fine effervescence and chiselled acidity, the finish lingers, revealing a mineral freshness. The Collection 243 presents itself as the epitome of balance and refinement, enhancing any celebration with its graceful charm.

Tasting Notes

The bouquet is open and rich yet also wonderfully fresh. It offers an explosion of ripe, delicate fruit with intense notes of mirabelle plum from the Pinot noir, complemented by sweet lemon meringue pie and delicate notes of jasmine from the Chardonnay. The nose opens up to reveal autolytic characters and evolves towards smoky, roasted notes and freshly baked pastries. The palate is deep and dense with a big, well-structured backbone. The texture is simply mesmerising with its fleshy mouthfeel from the Pinot noir that coats the palate before giving way to an incredible saline freshness with a pleasant hint of bitterness. This wine combines the strength, intensity and power of the delectably ripe Pinot noirs which are balanced to perfection by the chalky freshness and density from the Chardonnay which forms the majority of the blend.

About the Winery

Established by Louis Roederer in the early 19th century, the Louis Roederer winery has an illustrious history interwoven with the prestige of fine wines and the allure of French elegance. Nestled in the region of Champagne, this winery is renowned for its unrivalled quality and its unparalleled commitment to the art of winemaking.

Throughout its long-standing history, the Louis Roederer winery has sought to produce world-class wines that capture the essence of the Champagne terroir. Over time, the winery has eschewed the use of pesticides and herbicide, instead adopting an increasingly organic and biodynamic approach to viticulture; the result is a catalogue of exquisite wines that rival any in the world.

The vineyards of Louis Roederer span 240 hectares across the most exceptional sites of the Champagne region. These vineyards are carefully tended to by seasoned professionals who ensure that each grape reaches its optimum ripeness before being hand-harvested. The resulting yields translate into some of the most distinguished champagnes consistently lauded, by critics and connoisseurs alike.

Perhaps the crown jewel of the Louis Roederer collection is the famed Cristal. First created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II of Russia – this vintner's masterpiece has since become synonymous with affluence and sophistication - its delicate effervescence and complex bouquet winning it coveted places in the cellars of discerning wine enthusiasts the world over.

Beyond its venerated wine list, Louis Roederer winery presents a fascinating narrative of heritage, perseverance, and innovation. Its legacy continues to thrive under the direction of Frederic Rouzaud, the seventh generation of the Roederer family, who with acute business acumen and unwavering dedication, has guided the winery into a new era of reverence and renown.

In totality, the Louis Roederer winery represents a celebration of the best in French champagne – a testament to the traditions of the past and to the promises of the future in the realm of luxury sparkling wines. In truth the Louis Roederer winery, is so much more than just a winery, it’s a symbol of French winemaking at its peak.

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