Louis Roederer
Louis Roederer inherited the Champagne House in 1833, starting the tradition of excellence. His unique approach focussed on the soil. The 1st house to do a cuvee prestige in 1876, ‘Cristal;’ they also made champagne exclusively for Tsar Alexander II. Run by the seventh generation they remain family owned, producing champagne of subtly and elegance.
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Champagne | 6 | 93+ (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€248.53 |
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Vinous (93+)After much anticipation, the 2006 Brut Nature makes its debut with a bang. All of the classic Roederer signatures are in place, especially in its utterly beguiling, expressive bouquet. Hints of lemon peel, pastry, wild flowers and Chamomile linger on the pointed, crystalline finish. The Brut Nature emerges from estate-owned parcels in Cumieres and Hautvillers, so it is a unique blend, totally different from any of the other wines in the range. Chef de Caves Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon plans to make the Brut Nature only in vintages that give him the natural ripeness he is looking for. The blend is 60% Cumieres Pinot Noir and 40% Hautvillers Chardonnay. 125 cases imported in the US. |
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Champagne | 1 | 19 (JR) |
Inc. TAX
€2,643.73 |
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Jancis Robinson (19)Magnum. Disgorged in 2016. Rich and dense and round. An alluring sweetness and so flattering. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€2,661.73 |
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Champagne | 1 | 100 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€2,547.73 |
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James Suckling (100)The best way I can covey what it feels like to experience this truly extraordinary rosé champagne is to say that it tastes like a mature vintage Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru - a red Burgundy! - with very fine bubbles and an acidity that gives it a weightless delicacy, it’s impossible to resist. After a bit of aeration there’s also a note of teriyaki sauce which makes this even more special. Tasted from Jeroboam at the Cristal vertical tasting at the champagne house on July 6th, 2023. Drink or hold. |
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Champagne | 1 | 93 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€622.93 |
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Vinous (93)I suppose in keeping with the theme we should have drunk some Japanese sake, but I had already put a few bottles aside for the occasion. Therefore, we commenced with my last bottle of 2002 Brut Millésime from Louis Roederer. This has been drinking supremely well in recent months. The vivacious, beautifully defined yeasty nose offers hints of brioche and grilled almonds, and hazelnut in the background. The palate is à point, with a fine bead of acidity that complements the continuing yeasty theme. Quite saline in the mouth, it displays a lovely bitterness and nuttiness toward the finish that gets the saliva flowing. We become starry-eyed with prestigious cuvées in their deluxe packaging, but I often obtain just as much satisfaction from more modest champagnes like this, which frequently age supremely well. |
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Champagne | 6 | 93+ (VN) |
In Bond
€204.00 |
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Vinous (93+)After much anticipation, the 2006 Brut Nature makes its debut with a bang. All of the classic Roederer signatures are in place, especially in its utterly beguiling, expressive bouquet. Hints of lemon peel, pastry, wild flowers and Chamomile linger on the pointed, crystalline finish. The Brut Nature emerges from estate-owned parcels in Cumieres and Hautvillers, so it is a unique blend, totally different from any of the other wines in the range. Chef de Caves Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon plans to make the Brut Nature only in vintages that give him the natural ripeness he is looking for. The blend is 60% Cumieres Pinot Noir and 40% Hautvillers Chardonnay. 125 cases imported in the US. |
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Champagne | 1 | 19 (JR) |
In Bond
€2,200.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (19)Magnum. Disgorged in 2016. Rich and dense and round. An alluring sweetness and so flattering. |
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Champagne | 1 | - |
In Bond
€2,215.00 |
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Champagne | 1 | 100 (JS) |
In Bond
€2,120.00 |
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James Suckling (100)The best way I can covey what it feels like to experience this truly extraordinary rosé champagne is to say that it tastes like a mature vintage Romanée-Saint-Vivant Grand Cru - a red Burgundy! - with very fine bubbles and an acidity that gives it a weightless delicacy, it’s impossible to resist. After a bit of aeration there’s also a note of teriyaki sauce which makes this even more special. Tasted from Jeroboam at the Cristal vertical tasting at the champagne house on July 6th, 2023. Drink or hold. |
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Champagne | 1 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
€516.00 |
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Vinous (93)I suppose in keeping with the theme we should have drunk some Japanese sake, but I had already put a few bottles aside for the occasion. Therefore, we commenced with my last bottle of 2002 Brut Millésime from Louis Roederer. This has been drinking supremely well in recent months. The vivacious, beautifully defined yeasty nose offers hints of brioche and grilled almonds, and hazelnut in the background. The palate is à point, with a fine bead of acidity that complements the continuing yeasty theme. Quite saline in the mouth, it displays a lovely bitterness and nuttiness toward the finish that gets the saliva flowing. We become starry-eyed with prestigious cuvées in their deluxe packaging, but I often obtain just as much satisfaction from more modest champagnes like this, which frequently age supremely well. |