Louis Roederer, Hommage Camille Rouge, Dizy 2022

Louis Roederer, the family-owned Reims house, grows about two-thirds of its own grapes on some 240 ha across the Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne and Côte des Blancs, much of it farmed organically or biodynamically. Its numbered multi-vintage Collection, which replaced Brut Premier, is built on a perpetual reserve begun in 2012: Collection 245 was 55% 2020 wine, 35% perpetual reserve and 10% oak-aged reserves. Vintage is roughly 70% Montagne de Reims Pinot Noir with Chardonnay; Blanc de Blancs draws on Avize and Cramant. Cristal, made only in the best years, is about 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, aged about six years in the cellars; Cristal Rosé uses saignée.

Region

Champagne (Reims): Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne, Côte des Blancs

Owner

Rouzaud family (independent, family-owned)

Vineyards

About 240 ha, covering roughly two-thirds of needs; large organic and biodynamic share

Grapes

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Meunier

Wines

Collection (multi-vintage, replaced Brut Premier), Carte Blanche, Vintage, Rosé Vintage, Blanc de Blancs Vintage, Cristal, Cristal Rosé

Style

Collection 245: 55% 2020, 35% perpetual reserve, 10% oak-aged reserve wines, ~4 years in cellar

Website

https://www.louis-roederer.com

Sources: Wikipedia, vino-joy.com, ventealapropriete.com, louis-roederer.com