Champagne Louis Roederer - Champagne - Collection 245 - White

Wine:

Made from 55% of the 2020 harvest, the Roederer Collection 245 is a celebration of flavor and pure indulgence. Aged for nearly four years in cellars, this Champagne is both richly layered and beautifully structured, with significant aging potential. Its impressive depth comes from the balance and ripeness of the 2020 vintage, the fresh vibrancy of the Perpetual Reserve (35%), and the complexity of reserve wines aged in wood (10%). It offers dense fruit flavors, releasing complex notes of citrus and stone fruits—pure and intense, with a subtle smoky touch. These layered flavors are enhanced by fine, crisp bubbles. The warm, intricate style of Collection shines through in a refined, saline texture, punctuated by faint smoky and lightly oaked notes, all underpinned by an undeniable freshness. A grand multi-vintage Champagne, it’s the perfect companion to fine cuisine!

Vinification:

Hand harvested from 22 August to 11 September 2020, 1/3 from the ‘La Rivière’ vineyard, 1/3 from the ‘La Montagne’ vineyard and 1/3 from the ‘La Côte’ vineyard and grapes from selected ‘Cœur de Terroir’ plots from partner winemakers.
245th Blend: 35% perpetual reserve (2012,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019), 10% reserve wines aged in oak (2010,2013,2015,2017,2018,2019), 55% 2020 harvest.
Malolactic fermentation carried out at 22%.
Dosage: 7g/l.

Color:

Golden yellow with a lively, even bubble.

Nose:

Complex aromas of citrus and stone fruits, supported by pure, intense notes with a subtle smoky nuance.

Palate:

This Champagne features fine, crisp bubbles and a refined, saline texture, enhanced by smoky, lightly oaked notes and remarkable freshness.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitif, seafood platter, pan-fried foie gras.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030 and beyond for enthusiasts

A pillar of Champagne excellence, Maison Louis Roederer embodies—perhaps more than any other—the highest expression of this magical wine’s cultural refinement. It also remains one of the few great houses still independently run by a direct descendant of its founding family.

A driving force in the transformation of Champagne viticulture, Louis Roederer has long focused its energy on the vineyard, embracing organic farming and gentle, sustainable practices well ahead of the curve. Over half of its 250 hectares are now certified organic, with many parcels also following principles inspired by permaculture.

This uncompromising pursuit of perfection and Roederer’s forward-thinking approach to flavor and farming are the focus of an in-depth feature in the latest issue of our magazine Racines, which pays tribute to this remarkable Champagne artisan.