{"product_id":"louisroederercollection245nv-ie20ey","title":"LouisRoedererCollection245NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs the largest independent family-managed Champagne producer, Louis Roederer rank amongst the region’s absolute finest. Established in 1776, the House today is managed by seventh generation family member Frédéric Rouzaud alongside long-time Chef de Cave and Champagne legend Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon. They own an astounding 242 hectares of vineyards many in chalk rich Grand Cru villages covering two-thirds of their grape requirements. Roederer have become pioneers in biodynamic farming \u0026amp; by 2012 all 78 hectares the “Cristal Estatesâ€?are farmed using biodynamic methods. By 2021 Roederer have 115 hectares certified organic. All the grapes in Cristal \u0026amp; other vintage cuvee’s come from their own vineyards. The estate is made up of 410 plots which are fermented separately in one of the 450 stainless steel tanks in their Reims cellars. In 2020 Roederer replaced Brut Premier with “Collectionâ€?allowing each years non-vintage blend to be identified and “re-engineeringâ€?the non-vintage cuvee to maintain freshness in the light of global warming on the Champagne region. Today Cristal is, widely recognised as the world’s most awarded prestige cuvée champagne.rrIn September 2021 Collection 242 was launched, replacing Brut Premier.The idea behind Collection was to address the impact in champagne of global warming, “fighting for freshnessâ€?is how Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon described his mission in creating this new champagne. He set about his task in 2013 building a perpetual reserve, adding into it only those wines that displayed those fresh and minerally characters. He also increased the oak reserves, similar to how we use spices in a kitchen. The end result is the perpetual reserve is the “freshening elementâ€?and 35% of the blend, 10% oak reserve wines and 55% from the 2020 harvest. The Collection number represents the number of times they have made a non vintage since the inception of the house in 1776. Here you can find an in depth article about this new cuvee.rrWeather: The 2020 growing season and harvest occurred during the Covid-19 pandemic and the weather was favourable. After a wet winter, a warm latter half of March prompted the vines to start their growth cycle well in advance of a typical year. Budburst took place in early April and warm conditions ensured rapid growth. The weather in May was ok with flowering taking place early at the end of the month. June and July were cooler than average with some cloud-covered skies and rains. Due to the heatwave in early August, ripening advanced quickly but decelerated towards the end of the month. The 2020 season ended up with one of the shortest ripening periods ever, sugar levels were slightly below those of 2019 and 2018 but acidity levels remained fresher than in 2018.rrTechnical Information:rVineyards: 100% Grand \u0026amp; Premier Cru | 33% La Riviere | 33% La Montagne | 33% La CoterGrape Varieties: 41% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir \u0026amp; 24% MeunierrReserve Wines aged in oak: 10% from 2012, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 \u0026amp; 2019rPerpetual reserve wines: 35% from 2012, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 \u0026amp; 2019rLees Ageing: 3 yearsrCurrent base vintage: 2020 (55%)rDisgorged: Jan 2024rDosage: 7 g\/lrMalolactic Fermentation: 22%rDrink: Now for 8+ yearsrrTasting Note: Deep, broad bouquet of ripe fruit (wild peaches, william pears) combined with citrus (lemons, blood oranges). The entry to the palate is delicious showing a rich and robust texture. The length is created by a lovely backbone of chalky freshness. The wine is both delectably rich, with a slightly roasted character, and super fresh thanks to a salivating finish. The smoky notes then take over to underpin a very flavoursome finish.rrLouis Roederer Collection 245 NV comes in lightweight antique-coloured bottles that filter out nearly 100 percent of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection data-liuqs-content=\"verified-context\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"site-brand-context\"\u003eListed by \u003cstrong\u003eFlowers by Richard NYC | Same Day Flower Delivery NYC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"site-context-note\"\u003eFree Shipping on All Orders · New Store Launch Deals End in 30 Days!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verified-product-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVendor:\u003c\/strong\u003e My Store\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTags:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skincare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42988096454741,"sku":"cs_67481","price":3.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/9630\/0117\/files\/psk4t3ir4ek1_57123762-7b66-4e9a-94a4-955f815a98ef.jpg?v=1789285697","url":"https:\/\/willowcreekspirits.com\/products\/louisroederercollection245nv-ie20ey","provider":"Willow Creekspirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}