Driven by a new ambition and freedom, Champagne Louis Roederer is writing the next chapter of its story with the creation of Collection. As the House practices a sustainable viticulture that respects the living environment in order to fully express the qualities of the terroir, it also anticipates future seasons while adapting to the present. As such, an uninhibited and bold approach was the only way Champagne Louis Roederer could take its perpetual quest for excellence to the next level—and create a worthy successor to Brut Premier. 

Each Collection is a change of gear, a new chapter in the Louis Roederer uncompromising pursuit of taste. Always unique, yet decidedly familiar!

Collection is based on a selection of plots located in the heart of the Champagne region that are suited to its identity and where the emphasis is on sustainable growing practices. True to its roots and terroirs, Roederer's historical origins are reflected in the blend:

• 1/3 "La Rivière" | Vallée de la Marne

• 1/3 "La Montagne" | Montagne de Reims

• 1/3 "La Côte" | Côte des Blancs

Collection 247 represents the Champagne House's 247th blend since its foundation. It is based on the finest wines from the 2022 harvest (68%) and complemented by 27% of the Perpetual Reserve (2012-2021) and 5% of oak-aged reserve wines sourced from young Cristal vines (2013-202). 

23% of the wines undergo malolactic fermentation.

Bright, deep champagne hue. Very delicate, even and restrained bubbles.

The bouquet reveals impressive intensity and depth: the high proportion of Meunier, combined with Pinot noir, brings notes of sun-ripened yellow fruits (mirabelle plum) and orchard fruits (William pear). The Chardonnay is equally impressive, adding lovely warm notes of pollen and soft white flowers with a hint of vanilla. With aeration, the autolysis comes through as chocolatey, lightly roasted spices reminiscent of baked apples.

The palate is fleshy with a lively freshness. The juicy fruit brings a caressing, creamy volume but without any heaviness. It is pure indulgence - a truly delicious sensation like biting into perfectly ripe, freshly-picked fruit. The soft bubbles are essential here, providing a creamy lightness while channelling the energy of a very subtle touch of tannin and bitterness. The long, drawn-out finish is soft and concentrated, revealing chalky, saline and mouthwatering overtones.

This 247th harvest at Louis Roederer is the complete opposite of the 2021 harvest. While 2021 was influenced by an oceanic climate with wet and rainy conditions, 2022 was characterised by a continental climate with plenty of sunshine and generally dry weather.

The harvest took place from 29 August to 13 September 2022.