Collection 245
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years of release to appreciate its vibrant freshness, though it will gracefully develop greater complexity over 7 to 10 years when cellared.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Fresh oysters on the half shell, roasted poultry with a light cream sauce, or aged Comté cheese.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Louis Roederer's Collection 245 represents a modern evolution in Champagne blending, marking the house's 245th blend since its founding. Born from the warm 2020 harvest, this multi-vintage cuvée is designed to embrace climate variations rather than fight them. It is crafted from a precise blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Meunier, sourced from the finest plots across the Marne Valley, Côte des Blancs, and Montagne de Reims. At its heart lies a dual-engine of complexity: a 'Perpetual Reserve' started in 2012 that brings depth and saline freshness, combined with oak-aged reserve wines that impart Roederer's signature texture and pastry-like richness. This innovative approach yields a Champagne of remarkable tension, vibrant citrus fruits, and a chalky, mineral-driven finish that honors the house's historic legacy.
🍾 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.