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Champagne Louis Roederer

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Champagne Louis Roederer
In 1833, Louis Roederer inherits the Champagne House. A winegrower first and foremost, he decided to expand the family vineyard by meticulously buying up plots of land in the Grands Crus. Almost 100 hectares by 1850.
His successor, Louis Roederer II, continued this work and further enriched the family heritage. From 1870 onwards, Louis Roederer Champagnes were exported, notably to Russia for Tsar Alexander II, for whom he created the famous Cuvée Cristal in 1876.

It wasn't until the 1920s, when Léon Orly Roederer took over the company, that the desire to create a regular, non-vintage cuvée appeared, with the first sketches of Brut Premier.

Today, Maison Louis Roederer remains a family business, run by Frédéric Rouzaud, a descendant of Louis Roederer. It owns 240 hectares of vines, or 420 parcels, located exclusively in the premier and grand crus of the Marne.
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Champagne Louis Roederer - Brut Cristal 2016 avec étui

99/100 RVF

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97/100 Robert Parker

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97/100 Decanter

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96/100 Vinous

refined
oysters
Luxury
large class

"Exceptional champagne with magnificent effervescence".

"The 2016 Cristal represents a return to purity and classicism for this vintage, even allowing for the ripeness and generosity of early 2016. It is characteristically discreet in its youth, concealing its maturity under a long, chalky, stony energy. Sweet tangerine, pale apricot and raspberry sit beneath slowly ripening notions of floral honey and tight, smoky charm. Airy, fluid delicacy and persistence elevate this cuvée above some of this year's other expressions. This is an extremely promising Cristal, likely to rise to the same level as the highly sought-after 2012 and 2013 versions." (Decanter 2024)

Champagne Louis Roederer - Collection 245 Brut avec étui

93/100 James Suckling

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92/100 Vinous

complex
freshness
concentrate
yellow fruits

"A complex, full-bodied champagne, a faithful companion to gastronomy".

The 245 collection stands out for its balance and complexity. This cuvée delivers an impressive density of fruit, releasing flavors of citrus and yellow fruit. The palate is ripe and generous, with great purity, finishing on a beautiful saline note.

Champagne Louis Roederer - Collection 244 Brut

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4/5 (2 reviews)

94/100 James Suckling

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93/100 Wine Spectator

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93/100 Jeb Dunnuck

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92/100 RVF

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92/100 Bettane & Desseauve

finesse
citrus
purity

"A perfect embodiment of balance for this highly elegant champagne".

"A lovely Collection 244. The 2019 base brings a maturity and amplitude that commands respect. Too few great houses can boast to produce such a full, deep signature cuvée." (Le Guide RVF 2025)

Champagne Louis Roederer - Collection 243 Brut avec étui

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4.4/5 (8 reviews)

94/100 James Suckling

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93/100 Decanter

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92/100 Robert Parker

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17+/20 Jancis Robinson

freshness
salt
citrus
ripe fruit
oysters and seafood

"Notes of dried lemon, apricot, green apple, salted almond, walnut and light caramel. Vinic and layered, with small, tight bubbles. Excellent concentration and intensity. Based on the 2018 vintage, with reserve wines going back to the 2009 vintage." (James Suckling 2022)

Champagne Louis Roederer - Collection 242 Brut

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4.5/5 (11 reviews)

93+/100 Robert Parker

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93/100 RVF

finesse
salt
citrus
purity

"New style!"

The "Brut Premier" cuvée is reinvented, more complex and precise. Collection 242 represents the House's 242nd blend since its creation. Based on the 2017 vintage (56%), this cuvée is completed with 34% reserve wine from the Réserve Perpétuelle started in 2012 and 10% aged in wood. This turning point marks a new chapter in the history of the great Champagne House, in search of freedom and a more contemporary style!

Champagne Louis Roederer - Blanc de Blancs 2013

95/100 James Suckling

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17,5/20 RVF

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93/100 Vinous

chardonnay
citrus
delicate

"Purity and finesse

"Very delicate style overall, with softness and elegance. Yellow citrus and yuzu character. Very chalky on the palate, with a silky texture and a very pure fruit core. The full vinous potential of Chardonnay is striking here. Really ripe in a cool year means concentration. Very silky" (James Suckling)

Champagne Louis Roederer - Rosé 2014

1*Étoile Hachette

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93/100 Vinous

mineral
deep
creamy

"The 2014 vintage was characterized by a dull, cool summer, fortunately followed by a dry, radiant September. The result is this beautifully crafted rosé, a skilful blend of macerated Pinot Noir (63%) and Chardonnay fermented together, with partial malolactic fermentation and light wood addition. The champagne remains on its lees for 4 years. The result? A very pale, powdery-pink color with white-gold highlights and active bubbles, a nose of ripe fruit, nuanced with pastry notes and hints of cognac and cask, prelude to a full, rich, taut palate with good length". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2021)

Champagne Louis Roederer - Brut Nature 2012 (Starck)

94/100 James Suckling

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94/100 Vinous

mineral
rich
voltage

"It has a very fresh, pure and full lemony nose on the palate. Then it refreshes, settles and reveals itself to be fine, on flinty notes, chiseled with dry acidity through to the finish. Super refreshing and saline. Made from biodynamically grown grapes - 55% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Meunier. Drink or cellar." (James Suckling)

Champagne Louis Roederer - Vintage 2013

96/100 James Suckling

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17,5/20 Jancis Robinson

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17/20 RVF

fruity
spicy
mineral

"The palate here is very expressive and voluminous. Lots of Pinot Noir, sliced strawberry flavor. Very rich and round and very assertive, it's already so long and full. Plenty of pink fruit and berries and a sizzling, mineral finish. New version here. Impressive! Drink now or wait. (James Suckling)

Champagne Louis Roederer - Brut Premier

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4.2/5 (162 reviews)

93/100 James Suckling

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16,5/20 RVF

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2*Étoiles Hachette

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16/20 Bettane & Desseauve

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92/100 Robert Parker

fine bubbles
delicate
reference

"One of the best in its class".

"Made from equal parts Pinot Noir and Chardonnay (40%), with a small amount of Meunier vinified in foudre, the house's signature cuvée is aged for three years in our cellars. A luminous golden color animated by fine bubbles; an intense, complex and delicate nose of white flowers and ripe exotic fruit, invigorated by a hint of menthol; the prelude to a fleshy palate, both rich and fresh, where exotic fruit is combined with lemony notes. A real delicacy ". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2020)