Louis Roederer Collection 244 (NV)

True to its roots, the Champagne House wanted to reflect its historical origins in the blend: 1/3 from our "La Rivière" Estate, 1/3 from our "La Montagne" Estate and 1/3 from our "La Côte" Estate. Made up of 54% of the 2019 harvest, Collection 244 is an ode to taste and drinking pleasure. Each year, the Cellar Master composes a new symphony, inspired by the tonalities of the year and then adds the wines from the Perpetual Reserve and the oak-aged reserve wines. The Perpetual Reserve makes up a significant proportion of the Collection blend and provides its balance and freshness. In Collection 244, it represents 36% of the blend. In parallel to this Perpetual Reserve, 10% of wines from previous years and young plots on the Cristal estate, aged in French oak foudres, are added to the blend.

Brilliant golden yellow with a fine, persistent mousse that screams classic Champagne. The nose is deep and expressive—ripe wild peaches and Williams pear layered with zesty lemon and blood orange. Smoky, iodized notes from long lees aging and wood elevate the aromatics, followed by chalk and a touch of reduction that hint at power and concentration. The palate opens rich and mouth‑filling, bursting with juicy, ripe‑fruit intensity before the delicate bubbles lift everything into a silky, weightless glide. A spine of chalky freshness drives the long, mouthwatering finish, where roasted richness meets vibrant, saline energy. Smoky nuances linger, making the final impression both savory and irresistible. Collection 244 showcases the return of Meunier’s plush texture from the Marne and Montagne, adding generous depth to the structured, mineral Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Blend: 41% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Noir, 26% Meunier