Louis Roederer Collection 244 NV Champagne

Champagne | France

Description

Experience the Louis Roederer Collection 244 NV, a champagne that embodies the essence of the 2019 harvest—a year marked by record-breaking temperatures and exceptional maturity. This 244th blend comprises 54% of the 2019 vintage, enhanced by 36% from the Perpetual Reserve (2012-2018) and 10% oak-aged reserve wines (2012-2018). The result is a champagne with a bright, golden hue and a lively mousse. The bouquet reveals intense notes of mirabelle plum, lemon meringue pie, and jasmine, evolving into smoky, roasted nuances and freshly baked pastries. On the palate, it offers depth and density, with a fleshy mouthfeel transitioning to a saline freshness and a pleasant hint of bitterness. Crafted by the esteemed Louis Roederer, a family-owned house with a commitment to biodynamic practices, this champagne is a testament to their dedication to excellence and tradition.

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Each year, the Cellar Master crafts a new symphony, inspired by the vintage's nuances, and enhances it with wines from the Perpetual Reserve and oak-aged reserve wines. This meticulous approach ensures that each Collection blend embodies the essence of its harvest while maintaining the signature Louis Roederer style.

Collection 244 NV stands as a testament to Louis Roederer's dedication to excellence, offering a Champagne that is both a reflection of its vintage and a continuation of the house's storied tradition.

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About this Wine

Louis Roederer Collection 244 NV bursts with a bright, golden hue and a lively, fine mousse. On the nose, it delivers an inviting bouquet of yellow fruits like mirabelle plum, citrus notes reminiscent of lemon meringue pie, and jasmine florals from the Chardonnay. As the wine opens, autolytic notes of freshly baked pastries and smoky roasted hints emerge. The palate is both dense and fresh, featuring ripe Pinot Noir-driven fruits balanced by the saline chalkiness and elegance of the Chardonnay. Its texture is luscious, with a touch of bitterness leading to a long, harmonious finish.

Winemaker's Notes

Serve chilled at 8-10°C (46-50°F) to fully appreciate its aromatic complexity and refreshing palate.

Collection 244 NV is based from the 2019 vintage. It was a year of record-breaking temperatures brought by particularly intense heat waves. Dry and continental and of magnificent maturity, this year gave us wines that were dense and fresh, with a masterful balance, conducive to bringing out the powerful and luscious Collection character in the blend.

This 244th Blend includes:
Perpetual Reserve - 36% (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016,2017,2018)
Reserve Wines Aged in Oak - 10% (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016,2017,2018)
2019 Vintage - 54%


Aged for almost 4 years in our cellars, Collection 244 is a wine that has reached great plenitude, borne by the maturity of the year, the freshness of the Perpetual Reserve and the complexity of the oak-aged reserve wines. It is a wonderfully well-balanced champagne with an incredibly luscious power, marking the return of the Meunier grape variety, which adds a fruity, caressing softness to the more structured, saline Pinots noirs and Chardonnays.

Technical Info

Wine Name: Louis Roederer Collection 244 NV
Winery: Louis Roederer
Region: Champagne, France
Varietal: 42% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 18% Meunier
Vintage: Non-Vintage (Based on 2019 Harvest)
ABV: 12%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Style: Champagne
Closure: Cork

Further Information

Louis Roederer Collection 244 NV bursts with a bright, golden hue and a lively, fine mousse. On the nose, it delivers an inviting bouquet of yellow fruits like mirabelle plum, citrus notes reminiscent of lemon meringue pie, and jasmine florals from the Chardonnay. As the wine opens, autolytic notes of freshly baked pastries and smoky roasted hints emerge. The palate is both dense and fresh, featuring ripe Pinot Noir-driven fruits balanced by the saline chalkiness and elegance of the Chardonnay. Its texture is luscious, with a touch of bitterness leading to a long, harmonious finish.

Louis Roederer Collection 244 NV Champagne

About the Winery: Louis Roederer

Louis Roederer, established in 1776, remains a family-owned Champagne house, currently led by the seventh generation, Frédéric Rouzaud. With Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon as Chef de Cave and Vice-President, the house has become the largest biodynamic domaine in Champagne. As of March 2021, 115 hectares of their 242-hectare vineyards are certified organic, the highest percentage among Champagne houses. Notably, all vintage cuvées are crafted exclusively from their estate vineyards, embodying a philosophy more akin to a grower than a traditional house. Their vineyards average a 98% rating on the official Échelle des Crus classification, with prestigious cuvées like Cristal Brut and Cristal Rosé sourced entirely from Grand Cru, organic-certified, and biodynamically farmed vineyards.

About the Wine Region: Champagne

The Champagne region, located in northeastern France, is renowned for producing the world's most celebrated sparkling wines. The area encompasses approximately 34,300 hectares, covering 319 villages, each contributing unique characteristics to the wines. The region's chalky soils and cool climate provide ideal conditions for cultivating Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Meunier grapes, the primary varietals in Champagne production.

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