Collection 242
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years of release to appreciate its vibrant freshness, though it can comfortably cellar for up to 10 years to develop deeper honeyed and nutty complexities.
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Fresh oysters, pan-seared sea bass, and aged hard cheeses like Comté.
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Louis Roederer's Collection 242 represents a revolutionary evolution in the house's non-vintage philosophy, succeeding the historic Brut Premier. The number 242 signifies the 242nd blend created since the estate's founding in 1776. Crafted to embrace the realities of climate change, this cuvée is anchored by the 2017 harvest, blended with a 'Perpetual Reserve' established in 2012 and reserve wines aged in oak foudres. The blend typically consists of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Meunier sourced from select plots across the Marne Valley. This innovative approach yields a Champagne of remarkable freshness, precision, and multi-layered complexity, balancing vibrant citrus and stone fruit notes with a rich, toasted brioche finish.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.