# Collection 245 (NV)

- **Producer:** Louis Roederer
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €70
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 5–9 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** grapefruit, peach, lemon, apple, apricot, pear, pastry, cloves, biscuit, butter, vanilla, brioche, hazelnut, wet stones, honey, almond

## About this wine

Louis Roederer Collection 245 is a non-vintage Brut Champagne from the esteemed Louis Roederer house, representing the 245th blend in their innovative 'Collection' series. This series signifies a new direction for the maison, prioritizing freedom and the pursuit of taste through unique annual blends. The wine is crafted from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes, primarily sourced from Louis Roederer's estate vineyards in the Champagne AOC, France. The house, founded in 1776, is family-owned and committed to sustainable viticulture and respecting the terroir. Collection 245 is built upon the 2020 harvest, a year marked by balanced conditions leading to ripe fruit.

## Interesting facts

- This cuvée is the 245th blend created by Louis Roederer since its founding.
- The blend is based on wines from Louis Roederer's estate vineyards.
- Reserve wines are aged in oak barrels for added complexity.
- The wine is noted as vegan-friendly.

## Food pairing

The wine's lively acidity cuts through richer elements like butter and cream, while its subtle fruit notes complement seafood and poultry. The mineral character provides a refreshing counterpoint to salty components.

## Wine making process

Louis Roederer Collection 245 is crafted using a blend of the 2020 harvest, a Perpetual Reserve spanning multiple vintages (2012-2019), and oak-aged reserve wines. Approximately 22% of the wines undergo malolactic fermentation. The base wines are fermented, with some reserve wines aged in oak barrels. The wine is aged for about three years on its lees, followed by an additional six months post-disgorgement. The 2020 harvest, which forms the primary component, benefited from a dry summer, yielding ripe and balanced fruit. The house emphasizes sustainable viticulture across its estate vineyards.