2014 Champagne Louis Roederer, Brut

71% Pinot Noir, 29% Chardonnay with 25% vinified in oak tuns and 20% malolactic fermentation. RS 8 g/l.

There is real savour of age on the nose of this wine, which seems to have considerable development. Something very appetising on the palate but with the intrigue of the age on the nose. It may have 8 g/l dosage, but it tastes bone dry and extremely vibrant on the end. Only 20% malo presumably had an effect. Lots of wild-flower flavours – a bit of a wild card overall.

Drink 2019 - 2027

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com (October 2021)