Expect green apple, lemon, white peach, brioche, almond, and a chalky mineral note with a fine, persistent mousse, medium body, and bright acidity.
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier blend (Champagne traditional blend)
- Region
- France / Champagne / Reims
- Body
- Medium
- Style
- dry sparkling, traditional Champagne, balanced, structured
The producer
Louis Roederer is one of Champagne's most prestigious houses, founded in 1776 and still family-owned (rare among major Champagne houses). The brand is best known for its prestige cuvée Cristal, originally created for Tsar Alexander II of Russia in 1876. The Roederer Brut Premier (and now Collection) NV is the house's foundation cuvée.
What critics say
Roederer's NV cuvée is consistently regarded as one of the more serious house Champagnes, with critics noting its structure and aging potential beyond typical NV.
Pairing
Raw oysters, smoked salmon, fried calamari, soft cheeses