Louis Roederer

Collection 246 | Half bottle 37,5cl - Box

The Louis Roederer Collection 246 champagne in a half-bottle with case is a unique combination of precision, finesse, and salty freshness. Produced in the challenging year of 2021, it expresses the brilliance of Chardonnay and offers a lively and delicate experience, perfect for a resolutely modern aperitif.

The creation of Louis Roederer's Collection 246 champagne

The Collection 246 cuvée is the result of a visionary and sustainable approach. Louis Roederer has rethought the traditional blend to create a unique identity for each vintage. Each Collection blends the wines of the year with a perpetual reserve and reserve wines aged in barrels. Discover our tasting of the Roederer Collections

• 54% Chardonnay: elegance, tension, and salty finesse.
• 35% Pinot Noir: structure, fruit, and depth.
• 11% Meunier: supple and delicious on the palate.

The terroir

The grapes come from three large vineyards owned by the estate:

• La Rivière: terroirs in the Marne Valley, bringing fruit and roundness.
• La Montagne: vineyards in the Montagne de Reims, for structure and minerality.
• La Côte: plots in the Côte des Blancs, guaranteeing finesse and salinity.

These terroirs, complemented by grapes from the "Cœur du Terroir" of partner winegrowers, give this cuvée its perfect balance.

Vinification

24% of the wines are vinified in oak barrels, adding complexity and roundness. The 35% reserve is a blend of vintages from 2012 to 2020, ensuring consistency and depth. Ten percent comes from reserve wines aged in barrels. Partial malolactic fermentation (30%) preserves tension. The dosage is 7 g/l for Brut.

The 2021 vintage

The ^{246th harvest} at Roederer was one of the most demanding since 1958. Frost, rain and intense fungal pressure put the vines to the test. The harvest, which took place from September 13 to 30, produced rare, concentrated, and vibrant grapes. The blend, dominated by reserves, reflects a desire for consistency and stylistic precision.

Tasting notes

• Color

  The color of the "Collection 246" cuvée is a brilliant champagne with luminous highlights, enlivened by fine, regular bubbles.

• Nose

  On the nose, you will discover yellow fruits (mirabelle plum, nectarine) and candied citrus fruits, all carried by subtle vanilla and woody notes linked to the aging in wood.

• Palate

  On the palate, this champagne is light, creamy and very drinkable.Saline, chalky and floral sensations linger on the palate in a smoky, powdery finish.

Serving suggestions

Appetizer bites

• Hollow oysters and lemon zest
• Mini crab tartlets
• Green asparagus with citrus vinaigrette

Main dishes

• Sea bass fillet with fennel
• Roasted free-range chicken with herbs
• Parmesan and lemon risotto

Desserts

• Lemon meringue pie
• Peach and verbena salad
• Breton shortbread with white fruits

Store this champagne

Store your half-bottle of Collection 246 Roederer in a dark place with a constant temperature (around 62°F) and lay it down to keep the cork moist. Avoid vibrations and direct light.

Aging potential

Due to its partial aging in wood and the importance of Chardonnay, this champagne can be kept for 2 to 4 years in half bottles. Its profile will evolve towards more toasty and honeyed notes.

When to drink it

The half-bottle of Collection 246 in a gift box is perfect for an aperitif for two, a chic picnic, or a sophisticated gift. Its lightness and elegance also make it a great accompaniment to summer meals.

Anecdote about this cuvée

The Collection 246 is part of a series that began with the Collection 242. Each number corresponds to the harvest, in this case the ^246th since the company was founded. This unique temporal reference makes each Collection a sensory snapshot of its era.

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