Louis Roederer Collection 244 Champagne NV

A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.

The Louis Roederer Collection 244 Champagne has a lovely golden yellow colour with a very beautiful hue. The wine is dense with a steady flow of extremely fine bubbles. The bouquet is deep and broad, showing ripe fruit (wild peaches, William pears) combined with citrus (lemons, blood oranges). The iodised and smoky notes, associated with the autolysis and the ageing in wood, add aromatic freshness. Then come notes of chalk and a hint of reduction, suggesting that the wine will be concentrated and powerful.

The entry to the palate is delicious showing a rich and robust texture. The substance is caressingly soft, coating the palate but is then immediately lightened by the delicate bubbles. The length is created by a lovely backbone of chalky freshness. The Louis Roederer Collection 244 Champagne is both delectably rich, with a slightly roasted character, and super fresh thanks to a salivating finish. The smoky notes then take over to underpin a very flavoursome finish.

Collection 244 marks the return of the texture of the Meunier from the Marne and the Montagne, which adds a lovely richness to the well-structured and saline Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes.