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Champagne Louis Roederer - Brut Premier

Name: Louis Roederer Champagne - Brut Premier
Brand: Louis Roederer Champagne
Rating: 4.2 (171 reviews)

Champagne|Sparkling wine

4.2/5 (171 customers)

93/100

James Suckling

16,5/20

RVF

2*Étoiles

Hachette

16/20

Bettane & Desseauve

92/100

Robert Parker

fine bubbles

delicate

reference

"One of the best in its class"

“Composed of equal parts Pinot Noir and Chardonnay (40%) and a touch of Meunier vinified in large oak casks, the house’s signature cuvée ages for three years in the cellar. It boasts a luminous golden color enlivened by fine bubbles; an intense, complex, and delicate nose of white flowers and ripe exotic fruits, enlivened by a hint of mint; a prelude to a full-bodied palate, both rich and fresh, where exotic fruits blend with citrus notes. A true delight.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2020)

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Estate

Champagne Louis Roederer

Vintage

Brut Premier

Designation

Champagne

Region

Champagne

Grape Varieties

40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Meunier

Regions

Various vintages selected by Louis Roederer

Viticulture

Partially organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

In oak barrels

Livestock Farming

3 years in the cellar

Alcohol content

12%

Nose

Fresh and delicate, with notes of flowers and white fruits

Palate

A structured, rich, and full-bodied profile. Vinous and complex.

Serve

At 8-10°C

Drink before

2024

Food and Wine Pairings

It pairs equally well on its own as an aperitif or with a seafood platter, lobster, a crayfish fricassee, or a selection of cheeses such as Brillat-Savarin or Chaource...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2019 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)

Rated estate (2027 guide): 5*Stars (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)

About the wine:

A pure, slender style; remarkable, elegant liveliness; and a clean, flowing stride. A flawless specimen.

About the estate:

Founded in Reims in 1776, Roederer is still owned by the same family, represented today by Frédéric Rouzaud. In recent years, the estate has been a pioneer, being the first to gradually convert its vast 242-hectare vineyard to organic and biodynamic farming (126 hectares). Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon, an eminent cellar master and agronomist, never ceases to impress with his intimate knowledge of every plot on the estate and the decisions he makes. “Cristal,” an exceptional prestige cuvée, comes exclusively from vines growing on chalky soils. The vintage wines and the core of the non-vintage brut—now called “Collection,” with a number indicating the base year of the blend—come from soils that are still calcareous but more clay-rich. The wines intended for the longest aging do not undergo malolactic fermentation, which requires harvesting the grapes at a high level of ripeness, often close to 11°. The current wines are certainly the most remarkable ever produced, including the astonishing red and white Coteaux-Champenois, along with the highly exclusive Camille cuvées.

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2020 guide) 2** stars (Outstanding Wine)

Rated Estate: Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

Composed of equal parts Pinot Noir and Chardonnay (40%) with a touch of Meunier, all vinified in large oak casks, the estate’s signature cuvée is aged for three years in the cellar. It boasts a luminous golden color enlivened by fine bubbles; an intense, complex, and delicate nose of white flowers and ripe exotic fruits, enlivened by a hint of mint; a prelude to a full-bodied palate that is both rich and fresh, where exotic fruits blend with citrus notes. A true delight.

About the estate:

A house founded in Reims in 1776. Louis Roederer became its owner in 1833, expanded the business, and acquired vineyards. In the 1870s, the house—which produced 2.5 million bottles—had Russia as its main client; there, Tsar Alexander II asked Louis Roederer to create a prestigious champagne for him: the famous Cristal cuvée was launched in 1876. With a vineyard of 240 hectares (comprising Premier Cru and Grand Cru plots) accounting for two-thirds of its supply, the company is still run by the founders’ descendants. The most recent, Frédéric Rouzaud, now heads a group that owns Deutz Champagnes and numerous prestigious wines, from the Médoc to Provence, and from Portugal to California.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2020 guide) 92/100 (Excellent wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Based on the 2015 vintage, supplemented by 25% reserve wines, the latest release of Laurent Roederer’s Brut Premier makes a strong impression, opening up in the glass with aromas of crisp yellow orchard fruits, Anjou pear, white peach, pastry cream, and subtle notes of freshly baked bread. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, well-integrated and complete, with a delicate mousse, ripe yet racy acidity, and exquisite balance, this is a beautiful Brut Premier that will age with style. It will be even better with a few more years in the bottle. It is one of the best in its category and comes highly recommended.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2020 guide) 16,5/20 (Very good wine)

Rated estate (2027 guide): 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)

About the wine:

Once again, it stands out as one of the very best wines from Champagne. An energetic, intense, and deep wine with admirable body.

About the estate:

Here is one of Champagne’s finest examples. This family-owned estate is built on a vineyard comprising 420 plots, predominantly planted with Pinot Noir, 70% of which are classified as Grand Cru. Viticulture is a true priority here, particularly through the transition to biodynamic farming. Soil management practices are becoming widespread. Only a vineyard as exceptional as this can account for the unique level of harmony and concentration found in such large volumes. It is no coincidence that the cellar master, Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon, is not only an oenologist but also an agronomist—just like Jean-Claude Rouzaud, who built the current empire of Roederer’s great international vineyards. In a wise move, he entrusted the reins of the group early on to his son, Frédéric Rouzaud, the current president. Here, malolactic fermentation is only partial and varies (between 25% and 50%). The wines are aged on their lees in tanks and oak casks to give them body.

James Suckling

Wine rated (2019 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

This wine features a fresh body with extremely full-bodied and appealing notes of peaches and lemons from a ripe vintage. The finesse and purity of this Champagne are breathtaking, as is its gently powerful character. There is tremendous purity here. It’s in top form! Ready to drink now!

Customer Rating

4.2/5

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