Blanc de Blancs Graphique
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release.
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Oysters on the half shell, seared scallops, creamy mushroom risotto
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Louis Roederer's Blanc de Blancs, often presented in the house's artistic 'Graphique' limited-edition packaging, is a masterclass in Chardonnay precision. Sourced exclusively from select Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs—primarily Avize, Cramant, and Chouilly—this cuvée is celebrated for its purity and mineral tension. To achieve its signature creamy texture and delicate effervescence, Roederer bottles this wine at a slightly lower pressure than typical Champagnes. A portion of the blend is vinified in large oak casks, a signature Roederer technique that imparts subtle depth, structure, and pastry-like complexity to the vibrant, chalk-driven citrus and white flower notes of the Chardonnay.
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Established in 1776 in Reims and renamed in 1833 under the visionary leadership of Louis Roederer, this historic Champagne house remains one of the region's few independent, family-run estates. Renowned for its pioneering spirit, the house manages over 240 hectares of prime Grand and Premier Cru vineyards with an uncompromising commitment to biodynamic and organic farming practices. By utilizing oak casks for aging reserve wines, Louis Roederer crafts sparkling wines of exceptional depth, precision, and longevity. Its crown jewel is Cristal Brut, an iconic prestige cuvée originally created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II of Russia, which continues to epitomize the house's pursuit of elegance and masterful craftsmanship.