Louis Roederer

Collection 246 | Half bottle 37,5cl - Box

Description

Elegant and refined, the half-bottle of Champagne Louis Roederer Collection 246 embodies the quest for excellence and precision of the famous Maison rémoise. The fruit of meticulous blending, this multi-milliliterate cuvée reveals all the richness of the Roederer style, in a format ideal for a moment of pleasure for two or a high-end aperitif.

The making of Champagne Collection 246

Champagne Collection 246 is born from the 2021 harvest, topped up with 35% perpetual reserve - the signature of the House of Louis Roederer - and 10% wood-aged reserve wines from carefully selected parcels. The result is the 246th blend in the history of the House, hence its name. Parcel-by-parcel vinification and barrel ageing help preserve the identity of each terroir, while a sustainable viticultural approach enhances the wine's purity and complexity.

• 41% Chardonnay, for finesse and tension.
• 35% Pinot Noir, for structure and elegance.
• 24% Meunier, for roundness and fruitiness.

Moderate dosage (Brut) and prolonged ageing on lees give this cuvée a silky texture and great harmony.

The style of the 2021 base vintage

The 2021 harvest, a year of contrasts in Champagne, offered grapes that were both concentrated and fresh. Combined with a perpetual reserve built up over the vintages (from 2012 to 2020), this base gives rise to a champagne of great aromatic precision, combining mineral freshness and gourmet richness.

Tasting the cuvée

• Color

  A luminous, brilliant light-yellow color, with fine, persistent bubbles forming a delicate cordon on the surface.

• Nose

  The nose opens with notes of almond and hazelnut, accompanied by white flowers, a hint of caramel and a light <strongbutter salty.

• Palate

  The attack is creamy and crisp, with a chalky texture. White fruit, acacia flower and a lovely minerality are present. The finish, lively and elegantly vinous, prolongs the pleasure with notes of cookie, sponge cake and citrus fruit.

Suggested pairings

Aperitif bites

• Smoked salmon mini tartlets
• Toasts with truffle butter
• Parmesan puff pastries

Dishes

• Sea bream ceviche
• Cod fillet with lemon confit
• Risotto with shellfish

Desserts

• Apple tart
• Light lemon cream
• Exotic fruit sabayon

The price of the half-bottle Collection 246

The price of the half-bottle of Champagne Louis Roederer Collection 246 is 29,95 €. An affordable price to enjoy a champagne from a great House in an ideal format for an aperitif or as a gift.

Opinions on Collection 246

Enthusiasts praise the freshness, aromatic precision and velvety texture of this cuvée. Its balance of liveliness, structure and finesse makes it a sure bet. Read the reviews of Collection 246.

Storage and serving

Drink now or cellar for 2 to 3 years in a cool cellar. Serve between 9 and 10°C in a tulip-shaped glass to bring out the aromas. The half-bottle format favors a slightly faster evolution than the classic format, for a tasting full of charm and intensity.