Champagne Louis Roederer Vintage 2016

Brut Vintage from Louis Roederer is golden in colour with shimmering highlights illuminated by the birth of bubbles.

Louis Roederer Vintage Champagne combines the rich flavours of ripe fruit and nectarine with hints of candied citrus, hazelnut and roasted notes. Its fine, creamy bubbles complement a full-bodied palate, structured by a lovely chalky freshness, leading to a lingering, briny finish that lends the wine great distinction.

The Vintage holds a special place within this philosophy. Since the 2013 vintage, the House has sought, through this cuvée, to highlight the character of the Verzy Pinot Noirs, sourced in particular from the first vineyards acquired by Louis Roederer in the mid-19th century. The richness of the fruit, partial vinification in oak and the deliberate preservation of great freshness give rise to a deep, gastronomic Champagne, capable of delighting the palate today whilst offering excellent ageing potential.

The structure of the Vintage is based on some particularly interesting winemaking choices. 33 per cent of the wines are vinified in oak, which helps to enrich the texture and aromatic complexity without overpowering the fruit.

Malolactic fermentation is carried out on only 5 per cent of the wine. This choice helps to preserve a more pronounced natural acidity and contributes to the tension that balances the vintage’s generous ripeness. Following the second fermentation and cellaring in accordance with the Champagne method, the wine is dosed at 7 g/l, corresponding to the Brut category.