The estate founded in Reims in 1776, the Louis Roederer Champagne House has remained family-owned and independent. The Louis Roederer House has been in the hands of the same family for over 200 years.
242, for the 242th blend. Collection 242 by Louis Roederer was produced from the 2017 vintage, to which 10% of reserve wines aged in wood (2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016) and 34% of perpetual reserve (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016) have been added.
Tasting
Nose
Notes of ripe white fruits, white flowers such as acacia, citrus zests and a touch of grilled hazelnut.
Palate
The palate is ripe and generous at the same time, with a wonderfully pure and elongated structure. Collection 242 by Louis Roederer has a freshness, precision and finesse that are revealed at a level that can only be achieved by craftsman possessing the utmost level of mastery.
Louis Roederer : Collection 242
Techinical details
Blend
GRAPE VARIETIES:
42% Chardonnay
36% Pinot noir
22% Meunie
Winemaking and ageing
34% of the blend went through a malolactic fermentation. Collection 242 was aged for more than three years in a cellar. Its dosage is 8g/litre.