Collection 243 half

The Collection 243 is the 243rd cuvée from Louis Roederer, here in the half bottle. It builds on the 2018 harvest. To this are added 10% reserve wines aged in wooden casks, from parcel selections of 2009 to 2017, and 34% from the house's perpetual reserve. The blend is 42% Chardonnay, 36% Pinot Noir and 22% Meunier.

On the nose it shows ripe, lightly sugared fruit with woody hints. The palate is generous and juicy, the finish fresh. It works as an aperitif and with fish and shellfish. The small bottle suits two people who do not want to open a full bottle straight away. Serve it at 8 to 10 °C in a white wine glass.