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Louis Roederer Collection 242

Champagne

France

Rating922022
  • White Blend
    Style
  • $50 - $74
    Price Class
  • $63
    Release Price
  • Brut
    Dry/Sweet

Editions: 242243244245

Louis Roederer Collection 242 Champagne is a multi-vintage brut white blend. Compare it's rating to similar brands.

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Louis Roederer Champagne

The most popular Louis Roederer Champagne brands are rated and compared to other brands. Detailed descriptions along with tasting notes are provided.

Louis Roederer was originally founded around 1776 as Dubois Pere & Fils. The Champagne house was eventually given the name Louis Roederer in the year 1833.

Details


  • Dry/Sweet: Brut

  • Sugar dosage: 8 grams/liter

  • Varietals: 36% Pinot Noir, 42% Chardonnay and 22% Meunier

  • When to drink: Now

  • Winery: Louis Roederer Champagne

  • Appellation: Champagne, France

  • Wine type: Sparkling wine

Characteristics

Louis Roederer Collection 242 is a brut white blend Champagne consisting of 36% Pinot Noir, 42% Chardonnay and 22% Meunier. The base year 2017 makes up 56% of the wine. 10% of reserve wines are aged in oak.

Tasting Notes

Nose: "The perfectly ripe Chardonnay grapes lend the wine its aromas of ripe, sweet fruit complemented by subtle oaky notes."

Palate: "The palate is rich and ripe with a luxurious texture that coats the palate. The Pinot noir and Meunier grapes complete the wine's broad, luscious, smooth and juicy character. The finish is energetic and fresh."

Critic Ratings


  • 94
    2022 Wine Enthusiast
  • 92
    2021 Wine Spectator
  • 92
    2021 Decantor
  • 93
    2021 Wine and Spirits

Winery


Louis Roederer Champagne

The most popular Louis Roederer Champagne brands are rated and compared to other brands. Detailed descriptions along with tasting notes are provided.

Louis Roederer was originally founded around 1776 as Dubois Pere & Fils. The Champagne house was eventually given the name Louis Roederer in the year 1833.

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