COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
PRODUCER
Louis Roederer
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Louis Roederer Collection 242 is a multi-vintage Champagne that signifies an evolution in the house's non-vintage offering, focusing on freshness and terroir expression. The '242' designation refers to the 242nd harvest since Louis Roederer's establishment in 1776, with the 2017 vintage serving as the base. The blend comprises Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. Louis Roederer, founded in 1776, is an independent Champagne house with a strong emphasis on owning its vineyards and sustainable practices, guided by Chef de Cave Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon. This cuvée replaces the previous Brut Premier, reflecting a new philosophy for the house's non-vintage Champagne.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€65
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The '242' signifies the 242nd harvest since Louis Roederer's founding in 1776.
Fact 02
This cuvée replaces the long-standing Brut Premier.
Fact 03
Uses a perpetual reserve started in 2012.
Fact 04
Fined with organic pea protein, making it vegan-friendly.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Louis Roederer Collection 242 is a multi-vintage Champagne crafted using a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. The base wine is primarily from the 2017 vintage, supplemented by 34% from a perpetual reserve started in 2012 and 10% from oak-aged reserve wines. The perpetual reserve is aged reductively, while the oak-aged reserves undergo some malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged for three years in the cellars, with an additional six months post-disgorgement. The dosage is 8 grams per liter. Louis Roederer's vineyards are managed with a strong emphasis on sustainable and organic farming practices.
