Mathieu A.
Verified customer reviewTop-class
Recommended by a friend – spot on. Notes of brioche and minerality are very much present. You’re sure to love it.
Louis Roederer Collection 246
The colour is pale gold, enlivened by a fine, persistent mousse with silver highlights. On the nose, mirabelle plum, nectarine and candied citrus engage in dialogue with vanilla accents and a gentle toasted quality drawn from the foudre-aged wines. On the palate, the entry is light and precise,…
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Notes & tasting
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Presentation
Taste
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91
/100
Aromatic profile
The structure of this champagne
Four dimensions to capture its balance
Freshness
The dominant Chardonnay (54%) imparts a distinctly chalky, saline tension.
Roundness
The 24% of wines aged in French oak foudres contribute a subtly enveloping texture.
Power
Elegance and lightness take clear precedence over power, in a style that is airy and wonderfully refreshing.
Length
The Réserve Perpétuelle (35%) extends the finish across smoky, toasted notes of considerable complexity.
TASTING NOTES
The colour is pale gold, enlivened by a fine, persistent mousse with silver highlights. On the nose, mirabelle plum, nectarine and candied citrus engage in dialogue with vanilla accents and a gentle toasted quality drawn from the foudre-aged wines. On the palate, the entry is light and precise, carried by a distinctive chalky salinity and a creamy texture; the finish, serene and elegant, lingers on the smoky notes that are the hallmark of the Réserve Perpétuelle.
Blend & terroirs
The composition
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7g/LDosage
54%Chardonnay
35%Pinot Noir
11%Meunier
Terroirs
A blend of the 2021 harvest (55%) and a Réserve Perpétuelle drawn from nine successive vintages (35%), enriched by 24% of wines vinified in French oak foudres — a house signature that lends each Collection its depth and distinctive vintage character.
About this house
Founded in Reims in 1776, Louis Roederer is one of the very few grandes maisons de Champagne to have remained family-owned and independent for seven generations. Owner of 240 hectares of sustainably farmed vineyards (80% HVE certified, a portion farmed biodynamically), the house oversees every stage of production, from vine to bottle.
Under the guidance of Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon, chef de caves since 1999, Roederer has developed a style built on parcel-level precision and oak ageing. The Collection, launched with cuvée 241 in 2012 to succeed the Brut Premier, embodies this vision: a living cuvée, rooted in its base vintage, which the Réserve Perpétuelle enriches and deepens with each passing year.
Food pairing
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Between the champagne and its dish
Aperitif
Its effervescent lightness and chalky salinity are a perfect match for delicate cheese soufflés.
Starter
The mineral freshness and finesse of this cuvée complement the delicacy of salmon tartare with effortless elegance.
Main Course
The Chardonnay's tension echoes the vegetal bitterness of asparagus in this seasonal risotto.
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Customer reviews
Customer reviews of the “Collection 246” cuvée by Louis Roederer
4.8/5 · 6 reviews
Nina C.
Verified customer reviewWithout a single false note
Served as an aperitif, it’s a real treat. Full-bodied on the palate, with lovely structure. I’d recommend it to all wine lovers.
Sophie V.
Verified customer reviewImpeccable
Excellent from start to finish. Light, airy and incredibly addictive. The parcel was neatly packed and well protected. I’ll definitely be ordering again.
Olivier Z.
Verified customer reviewA lovely bottle
Perfect for a dinner with friends. Refined and full of charm. I’m off to place another order.
Margaux L.
Verified customer reviewBrilliant
Discovered thanks to the website. Delicate bubbles that melt in the mouth. A serious and professional service. I’m definitely a loyal customer now.
Kornél F.
Verified customer reviewAbsolutely brilliant
Open for our New Year’s Eve celebration. Refined, precise and devilishly seductive. A crystal-clear ordering process. It has become my go-to champagne.
