Roederer Champagne Brut 246 Doppelmagnum, 3 l

The long-established Champagne house Roederer has once again set new standards with its new Collection 246! Here in the 3.0-litre double magnum bottle, complete with wooden case

246 stands for the house’s 246th vintage, 54 per cent of which is from the 2021 vintage. The reserve wines are aged in wooden barrels and come from the vintages 2012 to 2020 (as also stated on the back label). The classic grape varieties Chardonnay (54%), Pinot Noir (35%) and Pinot Meunier (11%) are perfectly blended across the vintages.
And it is this combination that makes the Brut, with a dosage of 7g (residual sugar), so unique!

Above all, the ageing in French oak barrels makes it so complex, delicately creamy and exceptionally elegant. This is also recognised by the world’s leading wine critics. Decanter awards it 97 points and James Suckling 94 points. These are truly high accolades for a champagne in this price range. And rightly so, in our opinion.

On the nose, it offers harmonious notes of yellow apples, peaches and the faintest hints of vanilla. On the palate, its elegance is hard to beat. With a very fine, almost silky effervescence, every sip glides down the throat as if from a single mould. Only delicate yeast notes, reminiscent of almonds and brioche. Yet it remains fresh, with a salty texture. Grapefruit comes to mind enticingly in the seductive finish.

All in all, a real treat for the palate! Perfect for any family celebration, but also ideal with oysters, seafood or mild cheeses.