Champagne Louis Roederer "Collection 245" Brut NV

Collection 245 represents a new chapter for Louis Roederer — a Champagne built around a specific harvest year and enriched with a perpetual reserve and oak-aged reserve wines. The result is a beautifully balanced Champagne that combines ripe fruit, creamy texture, and signature chalky freshness.

This is an incredibly versatile Champagne that bridges the gap between freshness and richness, making it equally perfect for celebrations and food pairings.

Quick Facts

• Region: Champagne, France

• Producer: Louis Roederer

• Appellation: Champagne

• Style: Brut Champagne

• Collection Base Year: 2020

• Blend: 41% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 24% Meunier

• Perpetual Reserve: 35% (2012–2019 vintages)

• Reserve Wines Aged in Oak: 10%

• Dosage: 7 g/L

Tasting Profile

• Body: Medium

• Acidity: Bright and saline

• Fruit: Lemon, nectarine, ripe citrus

• Floral & Sweet Notes: Petals, pollen, sugared almonds

• Savory & Mineral: Chalk, smoke, light oak

• Finish: Long, creamy, and precise

Why We Love It

Roederer replaced their iconic Brut Premier with the “Collection” series to create a Champagne that evolves with each release. Collection 245 is built around the warm, balanced 2020 harvest, bringing extra ripeness and depth while maintaining Roederer’s hallmark elegance and freshness.

It’s polished, layered, and incredibly reliable — the kind of Champagne that works for almost any occasion.

Winemaking

Collection 245 is built from three key components:

2020 Harvest (55%)
The base vintage provides ripeness, concentration, and structure.

Perpetual Reserve (35%)
A solera-style reserve begun in 2012 adds depth, complexity, and consistency.

Oak-Aged Reserve Wines (10%)
Older reserve wines aged in oak bring texture and subtle smoky notes.

The wine undergoes partial malolactic fermentation and is finished with a moderate Brut dosage to balance richness and freshness.

Serving & Pairing

Serve chilled (46–48°F).

Perfect pairings:

• Fried chicken or tempura

• Sushi and seafood

• Roast chicken or turkey

• Creamy cheeses

• Holiday meals and celebrations

This is one of the most versatile Champagnes for both aperitif and food.

Drinking Window

Beautiful now and capable of developing additional complexity over the next 3–5 years.

Estate Overview

Founded in 1776, Louis Roederer remains one of Champagne’s most prestigious family-owned houses. Known for estate-grown fruit and meticulous blending, the house is celebrated worldwide for wines that combine precision, richness, and age-worthy structure.