Louis Roederer BLANC de BLANC Vintage Champagne (Limited Availability) - 2002
Where it's from:
>France
>Champagne
Price per case:
£327.47
Bottle size:
75 cl
Bottles per case:
6
Style:
Dry (Brut) Sparkling
Grapes:
Chardonnay
Description:
The nose is subtle, revealing aromas of almonds and very ripe fruit such as melon and white peach with a hint of warm brioche. The attack is generous, complemented by a rich, fleshy texture. The taste of brioche ties in notes of dried fruit. The finish is long and powerful.
The Blanc de Blancs vintage is only produced in the best years and in small quantities coming from a selection of the most prestigious Louis Roederer vineyards in the Côte des Blancs region. It does not undergo malolactic fermentation and its pressure is reduced to four kilograms, instead of the usual six in order to preserve its delicacy and freshness.
Lustrous amber yellow in colour with exuberant bubbles followed by an equally exuberant bouquet already showing signes of maturity. Unmistakably Pinot Noir nose, dominated by impressions of ripe fruits lightly steeped in alcohol . Airing reveals toasty, wooded notes that bring an even greater sense of complexity. The palate follows through with a classy, robust attack and a midpoint crispness refeclting restrained dosage that lasts all the way to the finish (6 x 75 cl)
The color of the wine is salmon-pink with gold reflections. On the nose, it has rich notes of blackberry and candied fruit. On the palate, it is very round with a creamy texture and delicate bubbles that reveal flavors of blackberries and prunes. The wine has a strong, lingering finish with well-balanced structure typical of the Pinot Noir grape. (6 x 75 cl)
Light gold in color, Brut Premier boasts a smooth, full mouth. This elegant champagne is a delicate balance of fruit and acidity, an outstanding example of the Roederer tradition of producing wines of lean, firm structure with discreet fruit and subtle toast flavors. Generally about 65% Pinot Noir 35% Chardonnay. Blend of vintage wines, enhanced by the addition of 10% to 20% oak-aged wines from Roederer's extensive reserve cellars. Grapes used from only the finest crus with a rating of 98 or more on Champagne's regional rating scale (6 x 75 cl)