Louis Roederer

Collection 244 | Magnum 150cl - Presentation pack

The Collection 244 cuvée from Louis Roederer champagne, presented here in a magnum with a gift box, embodies a full-bodied, juicy, and vibrant version of the Roederer style. Carried by the 2019 vintage and the delicious expression of Meunier, this cuvée with its caressing texture is perfect for accompanying your exceptional meals.

The production of Louis Roederer's Collection 244 champagne

A true manifesto of stylistic freedom, the Collection 244 blends balance, intensity and freshness. The blend is based on three pillars:

• 41% Chardonnay: brings brightness, finesse, and saline tension.
• 33% Pinot Noir: provides structure and aromatic complexity.
• 26% Meunier: offers volume, roundness and great indulgence.

The terroir

The cuvée comes from three historic vineyards:

• La Rivière: the fruitiness and suppleness of Meunier.
• La Montagne: intensity and minerality of Pinot Noir.
• La Côte: the finesse and salinity of chalky Chardonnay.

These terroirs are enriched by grapes selected from the "Heart of the Terroir" by partners committed to sustainable viticulture.

Vinification

• 54% of the 2019 harvest, including 5% vinified in wood for greater depth.
• 36% perpetual reserve (2012-2018), for consistency and freshness.
• 10% reserve wines aged in wood, the Roederer signature (2012-2018).

The whole is dosed at 7 g/l (Brut) and undergoes partial malolactic fermentation (35%). The result: a concentrated but very digestible champagne.

The 2019 vintage

A hot, dry year, 2019 was marked by several heat waves. Low yields concentrated the aromas and produced grapes of great maturity. The harvest, which took place from September 10 to 21, produced powerful, well-balanced wines. The Collection 244 cuvée is not a Roederer vintage champagne, as it blends wines from the 2019 harvest with reserve wines. Read our vertical tasting of the Roederer Collections 241 to 246

Tasting of the cuvée

• Color

  The color of the "Collection 244" cuvée in magnum is an intense golden yellow, sparkling with fine, abundant bubbles.

• Nose

  The nose is deep, fruity and complex: vine peach, Williams pear, citrus fruits (lemon, blood orange). Smoky, iodine and chalky notes in the background.

• Palate

  On the palate, this champagne is full-bodied, juicy and powerful. It has a smooth, caressing texture, carried by a light effervescence and a long, mouth-watering finish with smoky and cooked fruit notes.

Serving suggestions

Appetizer bites

• Fig and foie gras bricks
• Smoked salmon and citrus canapés
• Comté cheese and hazelnut crisps

Maindishes

• Free-range chicken stuffed with mushrooms
• Roasted cod and parsnip mousseline
• Veal loin with reduced jus

Desserts

• Roasted peaches with rosemary
• Pear and hazelnut crumble
• Lemon macaroon

Store this champagne

The magnum format offers optimal storage conditions. Keep it lying down, away from light and vibrations, in a cool cellar at 10-12°C. The box protects the bottle from UV rays.

Aging potential

10 to 12 years in magnum. The wine will gain complexity while retaining its freshness thanks to its balanced vinification.

For what occasions?

The Collection 244 magnum in a box is ideal for large gatherings, corporate gifts, or festive meals. Its elegant presentation and universal style are sure to impress in any setting.

Anecdote about this cuvée

The number 244 refers to the ^{244th harvest} since the House was founded in 1776. Each Collection bears a number as a mark of time and nature. Discover the House of Roederer in figures.

Find out more about the Collection 244 cuvée from Louis Roederer