Louis Roederer's cuvée Collection 241 bears this name, as it designates the 241st blending of the House. To take the quality of the House's blends a step further, and to bring greater transparency to the blends, Louis Roederer has embarked on a new approach with the creation of this cuvée Collection.
Made from one-third each of grapes from the "La Rivière", "La Montagne" and "La Côte" vineyards, Collection is composed of a base vintage, reserve wines aged in wood, and wine from the "perpetual reserve", which follows the principles of the solera and was launched in 2012. Each edition of Collection is therefore unique, yet always representative of Roederer's identity and expertise. This Collection champagne is the worthy successor to Louis Roederer's Brut Premier.
Collection 241 is made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier grapes, 54% from the 2016 harvest, 10% from wood-aged reserve wines and 34% from perpetual reserves. Malolactic fermentation is partially carried out at 30%, and the wine is blended at 8 g/L Brut.
The blend of Collection 241 is based on the intensity of Montagne de Reims Pinots Noirs, characterized by their bouquet of yellow, tart fruit, combined with lightly toasted, saline and iodized notes.
The palate is round and structured, expressing a delightful freshness of limestone, mineral and salt. The palate harmoniously blends finesse with great precision. The whole is straight, fine, streamlined and fresh.
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