Louis Roederer Collection 245
60.60€ (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Spain
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Based on the 2020 vintage, Louis Roederer’s NV Brut Collection 245 is stylistically somewhat comparable to the two previous editions, which were based on the 2018 and 2019 vintages. Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon explains that the personality of the wine will change depending on the base year. By identifying the wine with a number, they do not intend to produce the same profile year in and year out, but rather, they will embrace the singularity of each vintage, accepting the different personalities of the base year. It is complemented by a perpetual reserve initiated in 2012, which is stored in large tanks without lees; the reserve provides balance to the warm years like this, as the perpetual component did not go through malolactic fermentation. While a considerable portion of the fruit comes from Louis Roederer's own estates, for this bottling, the blend incorporates purchased fruit as well, particularly Pinot Meunier, which they do not own. Including approximately 43% Chardonnay, the new Brut Collection offers notes of pear, peach and candied orange zest. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, textural and fleshy, laden with vibrant acidity and concluding with a nicely defined, delicately saline finish, even with 7.5 grams per liter dosage.
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Alcohol
12.5%
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Serving
Between 6ºC and 8ºC
Winemaking
Fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks and oak barrels (5%). Made with 46% reserve wines. Second fermentation in bottle and aged for a minimum ageing of 54 months with a final dosage of 7 g/l (Brut).
Description
Louis Roederer launched the Collection series as a bold bid for creative freedom, abandoning the classic concept of "non-vintage" in favour of a cuvée that expresses the identity of each vintage. Louis Roederer Collection 245 is born from the 2020 vintage, a year marked by climatic contrasts and technical choices that define its character. Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon, the architect of this philosophy, blends 41% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 24% Meunier from his own vineyards and selected plots, giving priority to the chalky soils of La Montagne, La Rivière and La Côte. This vision does not seek homogeneity, but structured elegance and vibrant energy.
Winemaking
The basis of Louis Roederer Collection 245 is the 2020 wine (55%), enriched by a perpetual reserve (35%) and 10% oak-aged reserve wines. This combination brings both freshness and complexity. Controlled fermentation is carried out, with 22% malolactic fermentation to provide roundness without losing tension. The wine spends 3 to 4 years on the lees, slowly refining before disgorging. The dosage is 7 g/l, allowing the expression of the terroir and the acidity to speak clearly.
Taste
In the glass, Louis Roederer Collection 245 displays a pale golden hue and very fine bubbles. The nose is precise and sophisticated: white fruits such as pear and apple, ripe citrus, dried flowers, toasted bread and a delicate background of chalk and almond. With air, notes of brioche, light honey and a subtle smoky echo emerge. On the palate, the texture is enveloping, with firm bubbles and vertical acidity. Flavours of lemon, nectarine, sourdough and a saline minerality appear on the finish. The structure is agile but with depth, showing the balance between the freshness of the vintage and the density of the reserve.
Louis Roederer Collection 245 is ideal for pairing with seafood, oysters or minimalist haute cuisine dishes. A Champagne that does not follow fashion, but its own rhythm.
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