In the workshop of light that is the Maison Louis Roederer’s Blancs de Blancs, the Vintage 2019 imposes itself like a stroke of refinement, a work that combines precision and poetry. Made exclusively from Chardonnay of Avize Grand Cru, from the La Côte parcel, it reveals the chalky verticality of Champagne in an interpretation of rare finesse. Presented in a premium gift box, this Brut is aimed at connoisseurs who seek, beyond prestige, a clear, vibrant and lasting sensory experience. For a gourmet aperitif that stimulates the appetite or to elevate the delicate marine flavours of shellfish and seafood, this cuvée enhances the table with the ease of a great contemporary classic. Its promise is clear: to marry a sparkling freshness with a caressing depth, all carried by an effervescence of graphic elegance, fine and persistent. This is a champagne of purity and style, combining the energy of the terroir with mastery of time.

Blend and winemaking

This Blanc de Blancs is made from 100% Chardonnay harvested on the La Côte parcel in the heart of Avize, a terroir classified Grand Cru whose chalky soils give a distinctive mineral tension. Between 15 and 20% of the juices are aged in oak foudre to bring a subtly spiced, patinated framework that sculpts the texture without ever weighing it down. The cuvée then undergoes a long rest of 5 years in the cellar, a necessary time for the development of dried fruit notes, the integration of candied citrus and the emergence of an extremely delicate mousse. This dialogue between fine wood, active limestone and patient ageing produces a pure, taut and luminous wine, whose maturity expresses itself with restraint, in a rare balance between uprightness and caress.

Tasting notes

• Appearance : pale and luminous, the gold is tinged with silver-green reflections. The effervescence, very fine and regular, traces a persistent lace, a sign of long, careful ageing. The glass lights up with a crystalline clarity that invites contemplation before the first sip.
• Nose : delicate intensity around candied citrus, juicy pear and toasted dried fruit. Hints of zest, finely roasted almond and white blossom appear. The breathing reveals a calm depth where fresh fruit, dressed with a subtle pastry note, answers the chalky register of the terroir.
• Palate : pure, vertical attack, satiny texture carried by a chiseled acidity. The structure reveals notes of dried fruit, ripe pear and a touch of delicate caramel. The whole remains taut, fine and bright, combining freshness and ripeness in a salivating, precise and persistent finish.

Serving temperature and tips

Serve this cuvée between 9 and 11°C in tulip glasses to enhance the fineness of the bubbles and the aromatic architecture. A short stay in an ice bucket is enough to reach the ideal tasting window. Open the bottle a few minutes before service to allow the first aromas to unfold gracefully. Kept away from light, at a stable temperature, this cuvée has a cellaring potential of several years, during which its texture will gain in creaminess without losing its sovereign liveliness.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs : briny bites, fine oysters, Comté sablés with citrus zest to underline the wine’s freshness and salinity.
• Starters : scallop carpaccio, delicate ceviche, sea bream tartare with citrus that echoes the precision of the Chardonnay.
• Main courses : premium shellfish, lobster or langoustines, line-caught fish lightly seared. The cheese soufflé here finds a partner of elegance and uplift.
• Cheeses : young Comté, aged Parmesan, ash-ripened goat cheese. The wine’s straightness balances the milky richness without overpowering it.
• Desserts : thin tart with candied citrus, lightly toasted almond biscuit, for a delicately resonant finish.

Occasions

This Blanc de Blancs Vintage 2019, in a gift box, accompanies moments when one wishes to celebrate the art of French living. It asserts itself at culinary gatherings where the precision of gesture and the beauty of detail define the moment.

• To mark a special occasion with a luminous and refined signature.
• At a gourmet dinner dedicated to fine textures and sharply balanced dishes.
• As an exceptional gift for a lover of great terroirs.

Specifications

• Name : Louis Roederer, Blanc de Blancs Millésime 2019
• Appellation : Champagne AOC
• Type : Brut, Blanc de Blancs
• Vintage : 2019
• Grape variety : Chardonnay (100%)
• Ageing : 5 years in cellar
• Partial ageing : 15 to 20% in oak foudre
• Serving temperature : 9 to 11°C
• Cellaring : several years
• Presentation : premium gift box