From the outset, Brut Premier affirms its personality and seduction. The texture is full and generous and, in a fairly unexpected way, integrates characteristics of maturity associated with fruitier and more refreshing notes. Its structured texture, richness, and length are distinctly winey. It is a full, complex wine that is both rich and powerful, whilst remaining a great classic. The freshness, finesse, and brightness of Brut Premier make it the perfect wine for festive occasions.
Tasting Note
AromaRich yet subtle bouquet of hawthorn, almonds and toast.
ClosureCork
GrapePinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Grape Variety56% Pinot Noir, 34% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Meunier.
MaturationThe Brut Premier remains on lees for 3 years in the Louis Roederer cellars, and is rested for 6 months after disgorgement prior to release.
Oaked0
PalateThe inclusion of reserve wines gives wonderful complexity and roundness to the fresh creamy palate. Champagne Louis Roederer Brut Premier strikes a perfect balance between the structure and fruitiness of the Pinot Noir and the finesse of the Chardonnay.
VarietalV_SPARKLINGWHITE
VinificationThe wine is an assemblage of 6 years of harvest, 5% of which are matured in oak casks with weekly batonnage and 10% coming from the Louis Roederer Reserve Wines, wines from previous great vintages which have been matured in oak casks for several years.
RegionChampagne - France
Region CodeIFRACHAMPA
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WinemakerJean-Baptiste Lecaillon
Wine StyleSparkling White
Tyson Stelzer
0
94
2015/10/13
tysonstelzer.com, October 2015
The true star of Roederer, and by far the cheapest, this is quintessential winter champagne. Three-fifths pinots, some old oak maturation and bottle aged for three years add honeyed richness, butterscotch, brioche and cinnamon, finessed with a cut of lemon.
Joshua Greene
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90
2014/12/01
Best Buy of the Year, Wine & Spirits, 2014
Seductively rich and round, this is also brisk and powerful. The only Roederer cuvéé with a portion of lots that have undergone malolactic fermentation, this is easy to drink on the surface, while tense and floral underneath.
Top 100 of 2018
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93
2018/12/31
Tim Fish, top100.winespectator.com, 31 December, 2018
Seamless and silky, showing an almost effortless sense of complexity, with notes of lemon and pear paired with toasty brioche, fresh ginger and hazelnut details. Drink now.
Alison Napjus
0
91
2014/11/15
Wine Spectator, 15 November 2014
A firm Champagne, with a finely meshed palate that layers the delicate mousse with hints of smoke and marzipan, complementing flavors of white cherry, dried apricot, salted almond and lemon preserves. Mouthwatering.
Top 100 of 2018
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93
2018/12/31
Tim Fish, top100.winespectator.com, 31 December, 2018
Seamless and silky, showing an almost effortless sense of complexity, with notes of lemon and pear paired with toasty brioche, fresh ginger and hazelnut details. Drink now.
Alison Napjus
0
91
2014/11/15
Wine Spectator, 15 November 2014
A firm Champagne, with a finely meshed palate that layers the delicate mousse with hints of smoke and marzipan, complementing flavors of white cherry, dried apricot, salted almond and lemon preserves. Mouthwatering.
Non-Vintage Champagne Trophy
5
0
2018/01/31
Decanter World Wine Awards 2013
Huon Hooke
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94
2015/10/01
huonhooke.com
(2010 base year, disgorged in 2013) Meringue-like bouquet, not overtly yeasty or bready, but fresh and fruit-driven. The palate is very fine with an abundance of floral flavours; small flowers and spices galore, the palate creamy textured and finishing fairly dry with superb balance. The acidity is high, but you don't feel it. A very appetising, refreshing NV style.
James Suckling
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92
2015/07/10
JamesSuckling.com 2015
Beautifully composed reduction across lemon citrus, white peach, cherries and deeper, more savory notes of spice and grilled nuts; fresh and complex at once. The palate's assertively flavored, yet runs on a smooth and fine textural thread. Acidity is paramount, redder fruits hold court here. Great balance and depth. Drink now.
Rich complexity...
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0
2019/02/20
toastmag.co.nz, 20 February, 2019
A Champagne that harmoniously blends rich complexity with fresh exuberance, you’ll experience divine notes of white flowers and fruits, baked bread, nuts, honey and vanilla, with a creamy mouthfeel, lasting finish and elegant fizz.
Tony Love
4
0
2018/01/30
Herald Sun, 28 December 2017
This larger Champagne house is consistently exciting in the complex style it shows at often very competitive prices. There’s all manner of minerally, granite-like savoury precision here, the feel that a good deal of reserve wine adds energy to the palate without weighing down its fine, citrus, floral, top notes and crispness. Best as an aperitif, a salivating sipper, but still pour this at dinner and when the fireworks start.
