Louis Roederer "Collection 244" Brut, Champagne, France - 750ML

Louis Roederer Collection 244 offers a distinctive approach to non-vintage Champagne, with each numbered release expressing the character of a particular harvest rather than following a fixed formula. Built around the warm, concentrated 2019 vintage, Collection 244 combines ripe fruit and generous texture with the freshness and precision that define the Roederer style. The addition of wines from the house’s perpetual reserve and oak-aged reserves brings further depth, making this a particularly compelling Champagne for both immediate enjoyment and short-term cellaring.

Blend: 41% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Noir and 26% Meunier. The final blend comprises 54% wine from the 2019 harvest, 36% perpetual reserve and 10% oak-aged reserve wines.

Tasting Notes: Ripe pear, white peach and mirabelle plum are complemented by white flowers, toasted almond and delicate pastry notes. The palate is generous and finely textured, with juicy orchard fruit, a creamy mousse and subtle smoky complexity. Bright acidity and a pronounced chalky, saline character bring freshness and definition to the long, savory finish.

Structure: Medium to full-bodied for Champagne, with impressive depth balanced by fine bubbles and vibrant acidity. Chardonnay contributes mineral precision, Pinot Noir provides structure and breadth, and Meunier lends a supple, rounded texture. The reserve wines add complexity without obscuring the freshness of the 2019 base vintage.

Drink Window: Now–2032. Collection 244 is already drinking beautifully, with its ripe fruit and layered texture in balance. Several additional years of careful cellaring should bring greater toasted, nutty and savory complexity.

Serving: Serve around 48–52°F in a tulip-shaped Champagne or white Burgundy glass. Allow a few minutes after pouring for its layered aromatics, creamy texture and mineral detail to emerge.

Louis Roederer Collection 244 is an excellent choice for Champagne drinkers seeking greater individuality and depth than a conventional non-vintage Brut. Its combination of ripe fruit, mineral freshness and subtle reserve-wine complexity makes it equally rewarding for a special occasion or alongside lobster, scallops, roast poultry, mushroom dishes and aged Comté.