Collection 246
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years of release to capture its vibrant energy, though it possesses the structure to cellar beautifully for up to 10 years.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Fresh oysters on the half shell, pan-seared sea scallops, and roasted chicken with wild mushrooms.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Louis Roederer's Collection series represents a visionary evolution of the traditional non-vintage Champagne, designed to embrace climate variations through a multi-vintage philosophy. Collection 246 marks the 246th blend in the history of the house, built upon the foundation of the 2021 harvest—a challenging yet rewarding growing season that yielded remarkable freshness. The blend is composed of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Meunier, sourced from estate-owned plots and partner vineyards. To achieve its signature depth and complexity, the assembly incorporates a significant proportion of Perpetual Reserve wines started in 2012, alongside reserve wines matured in oak tuns. This meticulous combination of young fruit, aged reserve stocks, and oak influence creates a Champagne of exceptional tension, salinity, and multi-layered richness.
🍾 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.