Country: France
Region : Champagne
Producer: Louis Roederer
Varietal: Champagne
Style: Brut (dry ~7g/L sugar). Silky, Saline, Vibrant.
Vintage: collection 245
Volume: 750 ml
The Collection 245 from Louis Roederer represents a bold evolution in the world of non-vintage Champagne. Moving away from the traditional quest for a static, identical taste every year, Roederer’s "Collection" series celebrates the unique character of each harvest while maintaining the house's signature elegance.
Here is a concise introduction to this exceptional cuvée:
1. The "Collection" Concept
The number 245 signifies the 245th blend created by the house since its founding in 1776. This series was designed to combat climate change by prioritizing freshness and complexity through a multi-vintage approach, rather than relying on a single-year formula.
2. Composition & Craftsmanship
• Base Vintage: The heart of this blend is the 2020 harvest (approx. 55%), a year known for producing grapes with excellent ripeness and aromatic intensity.
• Perpetual Reserve: About 34% of the blend comes from a "Perpetual Reserve" (started in 2012), which adds a silky texture, depth, and a sense of continuity.
• Oak-Aged Reserve Wines: Around 11% consists of reserve wines aged in large oak tuns, providing the structural backbone and subtle toasted notes.
• Varietals: A balanced blend of Chardonnay (41%), Pinot Noir (33%), and Meunier (26%).
這款由 Louis Roederer（路易侯德爾） 酒莊推出的 Collection 245，是該酒莊打破傳統「無年份香檳（NV）」框架後的代表作，展現了極致的調配工藝與對風土的尊重。
以下是針對這款酒的簡要介紹：
1. 核心概念：多年份調配的進化
不同於傳統非年份香檳追求每一年的味道完全一致，Louis Roederer 的 Collection 系列（始於 Collection 241）強調每一號作品都有其獨特的個性。245 代表的是該酒莊自 1776 年成立以來的第 245 次調配年份。
2. 釀造比例與基底
• 基底年份： 以 2020 年 的採收為主（約佔 55%），那是個溫暖且風土表現優異的年份。
• 永續儲備酒（Perpetual Reserve）： 約佔 34%，這是在不鏽鋼槽中逐年混合而成的儲備酒，能為香檳增添如絲般的質地與穩定性。
• 橡木桶儲備酒： 約佔 11%，來自酒莊引以為傲的大橡木桶儲備，帶來微弱的煙燻感與複雜層次。
• 品種組成： 通常由約 41% 的 Chardonnay、33% 的 Pinot Noir 與 26% 的 Meunier 組成。
