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 benchmark of Champagne excellence, Louis Roederer embodies the height of refinement in Champagne craftsmanship. Still family-owned and managed by a direct descendant of its founders, it is one of the few remaining independent houses.

Louis Roederer has long focused on sustainable viticulture, adopting organic farming and gentle practices early on to preserve vineyard heritage and promote genetic diversity. More than half of its 250 hectares are now certified organic, with additional methods inspired by permaculture.

This uncompromising commitment to quality and flavor through innovative practices is explored in-depth in the latest issue of our Racines magazine, which dedicates a feature to this exceptional Champagne house.