Vintage Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2032
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted poultry with morel mushrooms, seared scallops with butter sauce, aged Comte cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Louis Roederer's Vintage Brut is a masterclass in the expression of Pinot Noir from the cold, north-facing slopes of the Montagne de Reims, specifically the grand crus of Verzy and Verzenay. Unlike many houses that prioritize Chardonnay for their vintage cuvées, Roederer celebrates the structure, power, and vinous intensity of Pinot Noir, softened and illuminated by a touch of elegant Chardonnay. A signature of Roederer's style is the use of large oak foudres for aging a portion of the base wines, a traditional method that imparts a subtle creaminess, micro-oxygenation, and incredible depth without overpowering the pristine fruit. Historically, this cuvée represents the house's dedication to capturing the unique fingerprint of a single harvest, showcasing how the estate's biodynamic farming practices translate into tension, mineral precision, and remarkable longevity.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1776 as Dubois Père & Fils and renamed in 1833 by visionary entrepreneur Louis Roederer, Champagne Louis Roederer remains one of the rare independent, family-run prestige Champagne houses, stewarded today by the Rouzaud family. Based in Reims, the house commands over 240 hectares of premier and grand cru vineyards spread across the Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, and Vallée de la Marne, distinguished by a profound commitment to organic and biodynamic viticulture. Renowned for its masterly balance of power and finesse, Louis Roederer is globally celebrated for creating the world's first prestige cuvée, Cristal, commissioned in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II of Russia, alongside exceptional vintage Champagnes and its hallmark multi-vintage Collection cuvées.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir approximately 70%, Chardonnay approximately 30%
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12% - 12.5%