Blanc de Blancs 2014

The Blanc de Blancs 2014 from Louis Roederer is made entirely from Chardonnay. The grapes come from the grand cru parcel "La Côte" in Avize. Depending on the vintage, 15 to 20 per cent of the wines mature in oak casks, followed by five years of ageing in the cellar. The nose shows candied citrus, juicy white fruit and toasted dried fruit.

On the palate it is light and fine, with ripe pear, dried fruit and a hint of caramel. Freshness and maturity are in balance, and its concentration and length carry it a long way. It suits seafood, shellfish, raw fish, pan-fried fish and cheese soufflé. Serve it at 9 to 11 °C in a wide white wine glass so it can open up. It is delivered in a gift box.