It seems everything the Roederer family does turns to gold and this is clearly no exception. The inclusion of reserve wines gives a great complexity and roundness and no doubt elevates the calibre significantly. This Champagne strikes a perfect balance between structure, fruitiness and finesse. Serve well chilled and with great celebration, whatever the occasion.
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.
Oaked2
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_PINOTNOIRCHARD
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
Region Notes
State
SubregionReims
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.
Non-Vintage Champagne Trophy
5
0
2018/01/31
Decanter World Wine Awards 2013
Tim Fish
0
92
2019/08/31
Wine Spectator Advance, 31 August, 2019
Sleek and luxurious, with expressive Asian pear, strawberry blossom and roasted hazelnut flavors that build richness on an opulent finish. Drink now through 2020.
Alison Napjus
0
92
2011/11/15
Wine Spectator, 15 November 2011
A pretty note of apple blossom runs through this elegant Champagne, which is bright and juicy, offering flavours of green and yellow apple, tangerine and ground ginger, with a hint of graham cracker. Shows lovely texture, with a mouthwatering finish. Drink now through 2020.
Tim Fish
0
92
2019/08/31
Wine Spectator Advance, 31 August, 2019
Sleek and luxurious, with expressive Asian pear, strawberry blossom and roasted hazelnut flavors that build richness on an opulent finish. Drink now through 2020.
Alison Napjus
0
92
2011/11/15
Wine Spectator, 15 November 2011
A pretty note of apple blossom runs through this elegant Champagne, which is bright and juicy, offering flavours of green and yellow apple, tangerine and ground ginger, with a hint of graham cracker. Shows lovely texture, with a mouthwatering finish. Drink now through 2020.
Gold Medal
5
0
2013/11/12
Decanter World Wine Awards 2013
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.
Rich Complexity...
0
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.
Huon Hooke
0
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.
Non-Vintage Champagne Trophy
5
0
2018/01/31
Decanter World Wine Awards 2013
