Champagne AOC Brut Vintage 2018 Louis Roederer

What kind of wine it is

Louis Roederer’s Champagne Brut Vintage is based on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and is conceived as a tribute to the Pinot Noirs of the Montagne de Reims. The style is structured and complex, with a creamy texture and a fine, consistent, and lively perlage. The winemaking process involves partial aging in wood and partial malolactic fermentation, elements that contribute to providing balance, precision, and aromatic depth. As a Champagne, it is produced with the Traditional Method and bottle fermentation.

Origin

This wine is born in Champagne with a direct reference to the Montagne de Reims and its Pinot Noirs, using grapes from the vineyards of Verzy and Chouilly. These are prestigious parcels acquired by Maison Louis Roederer in the mid-19th century, a detail that ties the wine to a well-defined historical continuity. The sensory profile features mineral hints of chalk and limestone, more pronounced after airing, offering a clear and recognizable territorial mark.

How it is produced

The wine is created from a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Part of the wine matures in wood, a choice that brings toasted nuances and boisée notes while maintaining a clean profile. Malolactic fermentation is carried out only partially, to preserve a fresh line and a sharper taste definition. The result unites complexity and generosity with a fine texture and a savory progression.

Tasting notes

Visually, it shows a brilliant golden hue and an extremely fine and consistent effervescence. The nose reveals a toasted and powdery bouquet: sweet and juicy red fruits, such as cherries and red currants, intertwine with candied citrus, dried fruit, and delicate roasted nuances. With airing, mineral hints of chalk and limestone emerge. On the palate, it is complex and generous, with a creamy and silky texture, spicy and boisée notes, and a long, saline, and savory finish with a pleasant, grainy sensation.

Food pairings

It naturally pairs with fish dishes, thanks to the delicacy of its bubbles and the saline progression, and also finds balance with white meats, supporting more structured preparations. The toasted component and dried fruit notes accompany recipes with a soft and aromatic profile, maintaining a precise and savory finish. It pairs wonderfully with coquilles Saint-Jacques and roast chicken, enhancing succulence and spicy, boisée nuances.

When to serve it

Perfect for celebrations, it also performs brilliantly at the table when seeking a precise pairing and a structure capable of accompanying an entire meal. Its aromatic complexity and creamy texture make it ideal for occasions when an elegant, generous, and persistent glass is desired. It can be chosen as a significant aperitif or alongside main courses of fish and white meats, maintaining definition through to the finish, with a saline and lively aftertaste.