In the glass
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
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Oysters
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Saline chalk and tension scrub the brine of raw oysters. -
Oeuf mayonnaise
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Creamy depth and citrus refresh the egg. -
Goat cheese tart
Chalky minerality lifts fresh cheese.
How to serve Louis Roederer Collection
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 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.