Roederer Champagne Collection 243 750ML
Champagne, France
Producer:Louis Roederer
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James
Suckling
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Jeb
Dunnuck
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Product Description
Bright, golden hue with shimmering highlights. Fine, lively mousse with lingering threads of bubbles. The bouquet is open and rich yet also wonderfully fresh. It offers an explosion of ripe, delicate fruit with intense notes of yellow fruit (Mirabelle plum) from the pinot noir complemented by sweet citrus fruits (lemon meringue pie) and delicate notes of white flowers (jasmine) from the chardonnay. The nose opens up to reveal autolytic characters and evolves towards smoky, roasted notes and freshly baked pastries. The palate is deep and dense with a big, well-structured backbone.
The texture is simply mesmerizing with its fleshy mouthfeel from the pinot noir that coats the palate before giving way to an incredible saline freshness with a pleasant hint of bitterness. This wine combines the strength, intensity and power of the delectably ripe pinot noirs which are balanced to perfection by the chalky freshness and density from the chardonnay which forms the majority of the blend.
Collection has all its warmth and generosity thanks to the perfect ripeness of the fruit harvested in the 2018 vintage, yet it is the freshness, energy and complexity of the 'Réserve Perpétuelle' created in 2012, as well as the texture imparted by the oak ageing, that extend and elongate the wines' body resulting in unrivalled finesse and persistence.
Blend: 42% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 18% Pinot Meuier
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Expert Reviews
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James SucklingDried-lemon, apricot, green-apple, salted-almond, walnut and light caramel notes. Vinous and layered, with small and tight bubbles. Excellent focus and intensity. Based on 2018, with reserve wines going back to 2009.
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Jeb DunnuckThe NV Champagne Collection 243 Brut is the third release and is based on the 2018 vintage, with the addition of 30% of the perpetual reserve started in 2012 and 10% reserve wine that has been aged in oak. It is ripe and balanced, with yellow flowers, honeycomb, and plum, and it has elegant concentration and underlying tension, precise mousse, and rich salinity, with lingering notes of croissant and delicate smoke. This will be an exciting wine in the range to follow. Best after 2022.
Champagne is essentially carbonated confetti in a bottle—born in the chilly chalk cellars of northeastern France yet strutting out like a gold-studded diva on awards night. Legend says monk Dom Pérignon discovered the sparkle and shouted, “Come quickly, I’m drinking the stars!”—which is precisely the sort of dramatic entrance Champagne still makes at every party. Each racing bubble whispers, “You’re classier than your credit score,” while gently urging you toward oysters, caviar, and eventually those questionable dance moves you’ll blame on the playlist. It can elevate Tuesday takeout to royal-court status, transform a breakup into an “I’m fabulous anyway” moment, and convince even the shyest guest they speak flawless French—oui, absolument! Just remember: beneath that elegant pop lurks a mischievous fizz capable of inflating egos and turning toasts into karaoke—so sip with both pinky and sense of humor properly raised.
Non-vintage sparkling wine, commonly referred to as NV or "Méthode Traditionnelle," is an amalgamation of wines from various years, skillfully blended to achieve a consistent and harmonious flavor profile. Produced using the traditional method, this sparkling wine undergoes a secondary fermentation in the bottle, contributing to its effervescence and complexity. By intentionally avoiding a specific vintage designation, winemakers have the flexibility to maintain a reliable and recognizable style, allowing consumers to enjoy a reliable and delicious sparkling experience year after year.