Collection 243
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years of release to appreciate its vibrant freshness, though it can gracefully cellar for up to 10 years to develop deeper, more complex autolytic notes.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Pan-seared scallops, roasted poultry with a light cream sauce, or aged Comté cheese.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Louis Roederer’s Collection 243 represents a brilliant evolution in the house's historic blending philosophy, marking the 243rd blend since its founding. Designed to combat the challenges of a warming climate while preserving the signature Roederer freshness, this multi-vintage Champagne is anchored by the exceptional 2018 harvest. It incorporates a meticulously managed 'Perpetual Reserve' started in 2012, kept in large stainless steel vats, alongside oak-aged reserve wines. The blend consists of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Meunier sourced from prime plots across the Marne Valley, Montagne de Reims, and Côte des Blancs. This innovative approach yields a Champagne of remarkable depth, complexity, and vibrant salinity, honoring the legacy of a house that has defined excellence since the 18th century.
🍾 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.