In the glass

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: orchard fruit, chamomile, crushed rocks, white flowers

Palate: mature dried fruit, yeasty depth, brisk acid, savoury umami finish

Roederer's perpetual-reserve multi-vintage brut: orchard fruit, chamomile and crushed rocks over brisk acids, the palate showing mature dried fruit, yeastiness and a savoury umami style.

What it pairs with

How to serve Louis Roederer Collection

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a tulip flute. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Oysters, Oeuf mayonnaise, Goat cheese tart. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

In 2021 Roederer replaced its Brut Premier with Collection, built around a perpetual reserve begun with the 2012 harvest, giving the non-vintage a deeper reserve component.

  1. 2021 — Collection replaces Brut Premier, built on the 2012-founded perpetual reserve

Facts

Producer
Louis Roederer
Grapes
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Classification
AOC Champagne
Oak
Part oak-aged reserves held in a perpetual reserve since 2012
ABV
12.0%
Price
EUR 55 to 75 at retail
Drinking window
now to 8 from release
First vintage
2021

Scores

  • Wine Advocate 92

Frequently asked about Louis Roederer Collection

What does Louis Roederer Collection taste like?

On the nose, orchard fruit, chamomile, crushed rocks, white flowers. On the palate, mature dried fruit, yeasty depth, brisk acid, savoury umami finish. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Roederer's perpetual-reserve multi-vintage brut: orchard fruit, chamomile and crushed rocks over brisk acids, the palate showing mature dried fruit, yeastiness and a savoury umami style.

When should I drink Louis Roederer Collection?

Drink now to 8 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Louis Roederer Collection?

Oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Oeuf mayonnaise and Goat cheese tart. Saline chalk and tension scrub the brine of raw oysters.

What grapes are in Louis Roederer Collection?

The blend is Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier. The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.

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