The Collection 242 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. We therefore carefully redefined all the plots for Collection, those on our Louis Roederer estates and those part of our historic partnerships, to retain only those plots rooted in this "Cœur de Terroir" (heart of the Terroir): lieux-dits, exposures, lands with strong identities, usually chalk soils, those most capable of giving us the best of their fruit, vintage after vintage.
The Collection 242 blend is dominated by Chardonnay which was of exceptional quality in the 2017 vintage. The perfectly ripe Chardonnay grapes lend the wine its aromas of ripe, sweet fruit complemented by subtle oaky notes. The palate is rich and ripe with a luxurious texture that coats the palate, the signature of an outstanding Chardonnay. The Pinot noir and Meunier grapes from the Vallée de la Marne complete the wine’s broad, luscious, smooth and juicy character. The finish is energetic and fresh.
Collection 242 represents the Champagne House's 242nd blend since its foundation.
Rating: 94 Points by James Suckling
Region/Country: Champagne, France
Grape Blend: 42% Chardonnay, 36% Pinot noir, 22% Pinot Meunier
路易王妃第242號珍藏乾型香檳甄選自永恆珍藏酒和木桶珍藏酒，輔以最新採摘的最優葡萄 汁，珍藏系列深深植根於我們的香檳根基和酒莊的基 石。因此自由總是根據大自然所賜予我們的來引導調配。
第242號珍藏葡萄酒代表著自酒莊創建以來的第242款混釀。它由來自2 0 0 9，2 011，2 013 , 2 014 , 2015和2016年的永恆珍藏酒和木桶珍藏酒進行調 配 ，其中永恆珍藏酒 佔 3 4 % ，木 桶 珍 藏 酒 佔1 0 % , 其 餘 的 5 6 % 來自 2 0 1 7 年 的 採 摘：主 要 是 霞多麗，其次還有來自馬恩河谷的黑皮諾和莫尼耶
評分：詹姆斯·薩克林 94 分
地區/國家：香檳，法國
葡萄混合：42% 霞多麗、36% 黑比諾、22% 莫尼耶比諾
