Type: Champagne brut
Makers: Louis Roederer
Origin: Champagne, France
Ratings: RP/WA 90/100
Vintage: NV
Bottle: 750ml.
Winemaker's Notes:
The upheavals of the start of the twentieth century—in particular the First World War that destroyed more than half of the Louis Roederer estate—led Léon Olry Roederer to reconstruct his vineyard. He decided to buy in grapes to ensure continuity during the period of crisis. In doing so, he created a wine of several vintages with a constant taste whatever the year of harvesting. Today this wine is Brut Premier!
Grape Varieties:
40% Pinot noir - 40% Chardonnay - 20% Pinot Meunier - 5% of wines are matured in oak casks with weekly batonnage - 10% of reserve wines are matured in casks
TASTING NOTES:
«From the outset, Brut Premier affirms its personality and seduction: the texture is full and
generous and, in a fairly unexpected way, integrates characteristics of maturity associated with
fruitier and more refreshing notes. Th e wine has a fresh festive fi nesse…
“In the mouth, the wine has structure, richness and length. It is a full, complex wine that is
both modern and powerful, whilst remaining a great classic». Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon
THE PERFECT ACCOMPANIMENT:
Langoustines / Shellfi sh honey and brioche
Liver and white fruit (peaches and mirabelles)
Terrine of foie gras with almond jelly
Didier Elena, 2-star Michelin chef, Phillipe Jamesse, head sommelier at the Château Les Crayères
Price: 66.70 USD
