Louis Roederer - Brut Champagne Vintage 2015 (750ml)
Price: $99.00
| Producer | Louis Roederer |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Varietal | Champagne |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Sku | 30404 |
| Size | 750ml |
James Suckling: 96 Points
A great 2015 vintage champagne! Super-elegant synthesis of pinot noir and chardonnay character with a dazzling interplay of complex red apple, citrus and delicate floral aromas with racy acidity and chalky minerality, that is animating for mind and body. Unusually graceful finish for the vintage. 70% pinot noir from Verzy, the highest point of the Montagne de Reims, that’s also very close to the forest. 30% chardonnay from Chouilly, another rather cool location. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
Decanter: 94 Points
From the hot 2015 vintage which produced uneven results across the Champagne region comes this bright and fruity Champagne which benefited from grapes at the highest elevation in Verzy adding freshness and coolness to the palate. Brioche and strawberry patisserie notes on the nose with a touch of black pepper. Filled with red summer fruits on the palate, raspberries and strawberries from the majority of Pinot Noir in the blend (70%), this has a slightly full texture with crisp edges and juicy core. Fun, lovely freshness and exciting acidity but remaining round and wide. A gourmet style and one that Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon calls a ‘climate change’ vintage yet this keeps focus with tang and a touch of spice on the finish too.
Wine Independent Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW: 94 Points
The 2015 Vintage Brut is composed of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay. 24% of the wine went through malo-lactic, and 34% was aged in oak. The dosage is 8 grams per liter. It opens with notes of candied ginger, lime blossoms, and beeswax, leading to a core of grapefruit, yellow apples, bosc pears, plus a waft of allspice. The palate delivers decadent spiced apple flavors with citrusy sparks and a crisp, refreshing backbone, finishing long and opulent.
