Louis Roederer
Collection 244 Brut Champagne Blend
Champagne, France
Blend of 41% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Noir, 26% Meunier, pale lemon color with fine bubbles, nice mousse with toasty fruit aromas. Flavors of apple and nutty pear, biscuit notes, creamy, great mouthfeel. Long finish ending with nutty mineral and chalky notes. Smooth and crisp! Nice
Blend of 41% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Noir, 26% Meunier, pale lemon color with fine bubbles, nice mousse with toasty fruit aromas. Flavors of apple and nutty pear, biscuit notes, creamy, great mouthfeel. Long finish ending with nutty mineral and chalky notes. Smooth and crisp! Nice
Sep 14th, 2025
So freaking good!
So freaking good!
Feb 15th, 2025
First time checking in on the 244. I enjoyed the 242, thought the 243 was a step down, and this seems to be in-between.
41% chardonnay/33% pinot noir/26% pinot meunier; 15% fermented in oak and 85% in stainless steel; 36% reserve perpetual and 10% reserve wines of the 2012 - 2018 vintage from oak; 7 g/l dosage
Followed out of bottle over the course of a few hours. Right out of the gate, this is intense and borders on brisk. Very mineral (sea salt) and bright (lemon). Razor sharp acidity (the reserve wine hardly shows, though I do feel if it wasn’t incorporated this may rip enamel off). Waves and waves of lemon, lemon cream, lemon tart pastry with a slight note of honey, pear and plenty of chalk/limestone shining at the finish. The texture comes in to play the longer it’s open; vibrant mousse.
Ultimately, this is an undeniably well made and classical style champagne at an attractive price point if you enjoy the big-house champagne profile. Room for a bit of upside here if you’re willing to hold a while as this seems to have serious structure.
91-93
First time checking in on the 244. I enjoyed the 242, thought the 243 was a step down, and this seems to be in-between.
41% chardonnay/33% pinot noir/26% pinot meunier; 15% fermented in oak and 85% in stainless steel; 36% reserve perpetual and 10% reserve wines of the 2012 - 2018 vintage from oak; 7 g/l dosage
Followed out of bottle over the course of a few hours. Right out of the gate, this is intense and borders on brisk. Very mineral (sea salt) and bright (lemon). Razor sharp acidity (the reserve wine hardly shows, though I do feel if it wasn’t incorporated this may rip enamel off). Waves and waves of lemon, lemon cream, lemon tart pastry with a slight note of honey, pear and plenty of chalk/limestone shining at the finish. The texture comes in to play the longer it’s open; vibrant mousse.
Ultimately, this is an undeniably well made and classical style champagne at an attractive price point if you enjoy the big-house champagne profile. Room for a bit of upside here if you’re willing to hold a while as this seems to have serious structure.
91-93
At the Louis Roederer dinner at the Downs Club on Friday night. I’ve always thought the Charles Heidsieck was my favourite NV but this might be a new contender. 54% 2019 vintage; 36% from the Perpetual Reserve and 10% from previous years and young plots on the Cristal estate. Fresh with interest with complexity building.
At the Louis Roederer dinner at the Downs Club on Friday night. I’ve always thought the Charles Heidsieck was my favourite NV but this might be a new contender. 54% 2019 vintage; 36% from the Perpetual Reserve and 10% from previous years and young plots on the Cristal estate. Fresh with interest with complexity building.
Feb 25th, 2024
Apple, toast, baking spice, clean, great acid.
Apple, toast, baking spice, clean, great acid.
Jan 6th, 2024
244 Collection- #1 or WOTN in our small (3) Flight Tasting…Really good now & lots of life ahead 🍾🥂👍🏻👏🏻Cheers
Louis Roederer NV Brut “Collection” Flight Tasting: 242, 243 & 244
June 29, 2025
244 Collection- #1 or WOTN in our small (3) Flight Tasting…Really good now & lots of life ahead 🍾🥂👍🏻👏🏻Cheers
Louis Roederer NV Brut “Collection” Flight Tasting: 242, 243 & 244
June 29, 2025
Honey rose aroma, nice on its own or with cheese. Light, not too bubbly.
Honey rose aroma, nice on its own or with cheese. Light, not too bubbly.
Dec 19th, 2024
Creamy green apple jolly rancher acid. I wanna dip my balls in it.
Creamy green apple jolly rancher acid. I wanna dip my balls in it.
Sep 28th, 2024