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A Taste of Louis Roederer Champagne |  (385 page views) | | 8/13/2014 (K&L Wine Merchants(Redwood City, CA)) |
| | - N.V. Louis Roederer Champagne Brut Premier - France, Champagne
Pale yellow color with plentiful active tiny bubbles and yeasty, almond, apple, subtle grapefruit and a hint of smoke aromas. On the palate, it's refined, lively and fresh with a delicate creamy mousse. Mixed tart apples, pear and lemon curd flavors dominate but hints of grapefruit, black currant and an appealing smoky minerality play in the background. Long finish. (91 pts.)
- 2008 Louis Roederer Champagne Blanc de Blancs - France, Champagne
Pale yellow color with plentiful active tiny bubbles and appealing roasted nut, orchard fruits, citrus and white flower aromas. On the palate it elegant, and fresh with a very creamy texture and refined acidity with apple, lemon , and hazelnut flavors with a chalky minerality. Long finish. Made at a lower pressure, about 4 atmospheres than most Champagne (93 pts.)
- 2007 Louis Roederer Champagne Vintage Brut - France, Champagne
Pale gold color with with plentiful active tiny bubbles and toasty, apple, pear, hazelnut, and vanilla aromas. On the palate, it's approaches full-bodied with a creamy mousse and apple, pear, subtle citrus, raspberry and vanilla flavors. Long finish. Blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, 30% of which is wine matured in oak without malolactic fermentation. (93 pts.)
- 2008 Louis Roederer Champagne Vintage Brut Rosé - France, Champagne
Beautiful salmon color with plentiful active tiny bubbles and intriguing complex red fruits, orange peel, subtle spice, floral and chalk aromas. On the palate, it's full bodied, creamy, well structured, and charming with tart cherry, raspberry, orange peel, a bit of spice flavors complemented by a savory minerality. Long finish. 67% Pinot Noir - colored via saignee method. (93 pts.)
- 2006 Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut - France, Champagne
Very pale gold color with with plentiful, active, pin prick sized bubbles. On the nose it shows layered aromas. Initially there is lemon, orange and roasted nut aromas, followed by apple, peach, ginger and mineral aromas. On the palate, it's focused, and suave with an exceedingly creamy delicate mousse and pear, apple, citrus zest flavors with spicy top note, and an alluring chalky minerality. Long finish. Blend: 55% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay (94 pts.)
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