{"product_id":"louis-roederer-collection-246-brut-nv-champagne","title":"Louis Roederer, Collection 246 Brut NV Champagne","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eCountry \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eRegion \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\"\u003eChampagne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eGrape Variety \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e54\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 11% Meunier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eABV \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e12.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/louis-roederer\" title=\"Louis Roederer Wine Collection\"\u003eLouis Roederer\u003c\/a\u003e Collection 246 Champagne\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a new era for one of Champagne’s most prestigious houses. Created to replace the iconic Brut Premier, Collection 246 is a refined, non-vintage Champagne that combines freshness, precision and depth through exceptional vineyard sourcing and innovative winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt around the 2021 harvest, one of the most challenging in recent \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Champagne Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/champagne\"\u003eChampagne\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e history, this Brut NV Champagne showcases Louis Roederer’s mastery of blending, terroir expression and long-term reserve management. Elegant yet energetic, it is widely regarded as one of the finest non-vintage Champagnes available in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChampagne Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer: Champagne Louis Roederer\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Champagne, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/french-wines\" title=\"French Wine Collection\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Brut Non-Vintage (NV)\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol: 12.5%\u003cbr\u003eDosage: 7 g\/l\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e54% \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/chardonnay\" title=\"Chardonnay Wine Collection\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e35% \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/pinot-noir\" title=\"Pinot Noir Wine Collection\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11% Meunier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high proportion of Chardonnay gives Collection 246 its signature finesse, chalky minerality and saline freshness, reminiscent of a Blanc de Blancs style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards \u0026amp; Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLouis Roederer owns 250 hectares of estate vineyards, an extraordinary asset in Champagne, with 90% classified as Grand Cru or Premier Cru. These vineyards are located across the Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne and Côte des Blancs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Collection 246, vineyard selection is taken to an exceptional level of precision. Fruit is sourced from three distinct vineyard identities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“La Rivière”\u003cbr\u003eContributing structure, depth and Pinot-driven richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“La Montagne”\u003cbr\u003eProviding power, aromatic intensity and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“La Côte”\u003cbr\u003eDelivering Chardonnay purity, tension and chalky salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstate-grown grapes are complemented by fruit from long-term partner growers, carefully selected from the “Heart of the Terroir”. Every bunch is rigorously selected both in the vineyard and at pressing to ensure absolute quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking \u0026amp; The Perpetual Reserve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA defining element of Louis Roederer Collection 246 Champagne is the Perpetual Reserve, first established in 2012. Each year, wines from the latest harvest are added to this reserve and stored in large, oxygen-free stainless-steel vats, creating a continuously evolving reserve of complexity, freshness and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 246th Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e55% wines from the 2021 harvest\u003cbr\u003e35% Perpetual Reserve wines (2012–2020)\u003cbr\u003e10% oak-aged reserve wines (2012–2017)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 24% of the wines are vinified in large French oak foudres, a Louis Roederer hallmark that adds texture, subtle spice and salinity. Partial malolactic fermentation (30%) preserves vibrancy while enhancing mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Insight: 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2021 growing season was one of the most demanding Champagne has faced since 1958, with frost, disease pressure and reduced yields. Thanks to meticulous vineyard work and strict selection, Louis Roederer produced wines of remarkable purity and tension, ideally suited to the Collection philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest took place between 13 and 30 September 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppearance: Bright, luminous champagne colour with a fine and persistent mousse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: Yellow fruits such as mirabelle plum and nectarine lead, followed by candied lemon, vanilla and gentle toasted notes from oak ageing. Subtle reductive aromas of shellfish and smoke add precision and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate: Light, delicate and beautifully sculpted. Peach and floral pollen flavours glide across a creamy yet vibrant mousse. Chalky, savoury sensations create a mouth-watering tension, while the finish is long, serene and lifted by smoky, toasty notes from the Perpetual Reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Style: Precise, elegant and refreshing, with outstanding balance and salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Critics’ Scores \u0026amp; Tasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntonio Galloni – Vinous: 93 Points\u003cbr\u003e“Positively stellar… brisk saline notes cut through orchard fruit, mint, white pepper and slate. Impeccably done and absolutely delicious.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlison Napjus – Wine Spectator: 93 Points\u003cbr\u003e“A harmonious Champagne with impeccable balance, offering white cherry, apple, tangerine peel and biscuit, all carried by vibrant acidity.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling: 93 Points\u003cbr\u003e“Pretty and elegant aromas of pears, apple blossom, grapefruit and chalk. Silky, fresh and beautifully balanced with soft bubbles.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Moser – Falstaff: 94 Points\u003cbr\u003e“Fresh and complex, with white tropical fruit, lime zest and smoky-mineral undertones. Juicy, persistent and finely structured.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelena Nicklin – Decanter: 92 Points\u003cbr\u003e“Expressive and well-balanced, with fine acidity, saline character and excellent length.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeb Dunnuck: 93+ Points\u003cbr\u003e“Pure, vibrant and precise, with citrus, white peach and refined mousse.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh oysters and shellfish\u003cbr\u003eSmoked salmon or tuna tartare\u003cbr\u003eRoast chicken with lemon and herbs\u003cbr\u003eSoft cheeses such as Brie or Chaource\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover our range of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/collections\/louis-roederer\" title=\"Shop Louis Roederer Champagne \u0026amp; Sparkling Wines | Divine Fine Wines\"\u003eLouis Roederer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ. Is Louis Roederer Collection 246 vintage Champagne?\u003cbr\u003eA. No. It is a non-vintage Champagne, combining the 2021 harvest with reserve wines for added complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ. What does ‘246’ refer to?\u003cbr\u003eA. It marks Louis Roederer’s 246th harvest, with each Collection release reflecting the evolving reserve and dominant vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ. How long can it be aged?\u003cbr\u003eA. Drink now for freshness, or cellar for 5–10 years for added complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the Heritage of Champagne Louis Roederer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1776, Champagne Louis Roederer remains one of the few family-owned Champagne houses, now in the hands of the 7th generation, led by Frédéric Rouzaud. With over 240 hectares of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards, Louis Roederer controls every aspect of production from vine to bottle, ensuring the highest quality in every cuvée.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic and Biodynamic Champagne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince 2000, Champagne Louis Roederer has pioneered organic and biodynamic Champagne farming. Today, 100% of their vineyards follow organic practices, with half also certified biodynamic, making Roederer the largest organic grower in the Champagne region.\u003cbr\u003eThis commitment to sustainable viticulture improves grape quality and enhances the terroir expression in every bottle. As Frédéric Rouzaud says:\u003cbr\u003e“At Maison Louis Roederer, the great artist is Nature.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Divine Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"6x75cl Case \/ In Bond Price","offer_id":52531685687639,"sku":null,"price":205.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/5334\/6391\/files\/Louis-Roederer-Collection-246-Champagne.jpg?v=1768298292","url":"https:\/\/divinefinewines.co.uk\/products\/louis-roederer-collection-246-brut-nv-champagne","provider":"Divine Fine Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}