Louis Roederer Brut Vintage 2014 Bottle (0.75L) | Naked Bottle
Louis Roederer Brut Vintage 2014 is the perfect emanation of the Louis Roederer terroir where finesse, purity, precision and harmony highlight the virtues of a great vineyard.
The year 2014: a three-beat climatic dance, with strong, sharp contrasts! A beautiful, dry spring ending in a scorching June; a cool, rainy autumn; a hot, sunny and very dry September… a classic August. The “key” to the vintage lies both in the soils and the work of the winegrowers: the chalk, which is more draining, in the middle of the hillside, allowed us to evacuate the excess water of the summer and limit the excess vigour… will be revealed by our winegrowing practices, which are increasingly virtuous, allowing us to go even further in the search for the balance of the grapes and the maturity.
To the eye
Golden yellow colour with brilliant and shimmering reflections. Dynamic, fine effervescence, delicately integrated into the wine.
On the nose
The first nose is subtle, almost restrained. The bouquet then develops in the register of orchard fruits, apples, pears, then sweet flowers slightly honeyed. Then come the aromas of concentrated citrus fruits, almost candied, and acidic red fruits (redcurrant).
In the mouth
The attack in the mouth is rich, concentrated, broad, fruity and deep. It is all the power and maturity of the Verzy Pinot Noir that is sought here: concentrated matter, fresh vegetable and spicy notes with a hint of ginger. This particular terroir of Verzy Pinot Noir, combined with a high proportion of traditional maturation in French oak tuns, reveals a host of smoky, spicy and mineral flavours, supported by the freshness of the vegetation, to give a very gastronomic appearance, close to umami!
Food & champagne pairings
Ideal operating temperature
To appreciate all its finesse and aromas, champagne should be enjoyed chilled (but not iced). Depending on the cuvée, the ideal serving temperature is between 8 and 12°C.
Potential of keeping
Like all wines, champagne can be kept for varying lengths of time, depending on the type. Under optimal storage conditions, champagne can be kept for 1 to 2 years for Brut cuvées, and up to 4/5 years or even longer for vintage and prestige champagnes. Whatever happens, rest assured that you'll never be able to open your champagne too early, as the Champagne Houses only release their cuvées when they have reached perfect ripeness and are ready for immediate consumption.
The Brut Vintage is made from approximately 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay with 30% of the wine vinified in wood.
The Brut Vintage is aged for an average of 4 years on lees and also benefits from a minimum of 6 months rest after disgorgement to perfect its maturity.
9 g/liter
