COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Louis Roederer
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Louis Roederer Brut Vintage 2016 is a white sparkling wine from Champagne, France. Produced by the independent, family-owned Louis Roederer house, founded in 1776, this vintage wine primarily features Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. The grapes are sourced from Louis Roederer's own estate vineyards, with a focus on Grand Cru and Premier Cru sites, particularly from Verzy for Pinot Noir and Chouilly for Chardonnay. The 2016 vintage was shaped by a contrasting climate, leading to specific characteristics in the grapes.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€85
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Louis Roederer owns 240 hectares of vineyards.
Fact 02
The 2016 vintage experienced a late, wet spring followed by a dry, warm summer.
Fact 03
Pinot Noir from Verzy is a key component.
Fact 04
Chardonnay grapes are sourced from Chouilly.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Louis Roederer Brut Vintage 2016 is produced using a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. A significant portion of the base wines undergo aging in French oak, while malolactic fermentation is kept to a minimum. The wine is aged on lees for four years, followed by a minimum of six months post-disgorgement rest. The 2016 vintage was harvested under sunny conditions following a variable spring and summer.
