2015 Louis Roederer Brut Gift Boxed, Champagne

A great 2015 vintage champagne! Super-elegant synthesis of pinot noir and chardonnay character with a dazzling interplay of complex red apple, citrus and delicate floral aromas with racy acidity and chalky minerality, that is animating for mind and body. Unusually graceful finish for the vintage. 70% pinot noir from Verzy, the highest point of the Montagne de Reims, that’s also very close to the forest. 30% chardonnay from Chouilly, another rather cool location. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

96 points jamessuckling.com

From the hot 2015 vintage which produced uneven results across the Champagne region comes this bright and fruity Champagne which benefited from grapes at the highest elevation in Verzy adding freshness and coolness to the palate. Brioche and strawberry patisserie notes on the nose with a touch of black pepper. Filled with red summer fruits on the palate, raspberries and strawberries from the majority of Pinot Noir in the blend (70%), this has a slightly full texture with crisp edges and juicy core. Fun, lovely freshness and exciting acidity but remaining round and wide. A gourmet style and one that Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon calls a ‘climate change’ vintage yet this keeps focus with tang and a touch of spice on the finish too.

94 points decanter.com

Roederer's newly released 2015 Brut Vintage is a strong effort, offering up aromas of freshly baked bread, citrus oil, pastry cream, dried white flowers and verbena, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and pillowy palate framed by bright acids and concluding with chalky grip. This can't quite match the tension or plenitude of fruit of the last few releases, but it is a lovely Champagne. It's a blend of Pinot Noir from Verzy and Chardonnay from Chouilly.

93 points William Kelley robertparker.com Drink 2023-2040

70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay

DOSAGE: 8g/l

Deep yellow hue with golden and slightly amber tints and vigorous, lively bubbles.
The intense Pinot noir bouquet includes notes of zesty red fruit (redcurrants) and juicy, sun-drenched yellow fruit (mirabelle plums, wild peaches). After aeration, the nose evolves towards the more classic aromas of the Pinot noirs grown in “La Montagne”: dried fruit and smoky notes combined with a few zesty and spicy aromas (white pepper).

The palate is dynamic, concentrated and powerful. The texture is fleshy and vinous with a lovely acidity that incorporates the freshness and concentration of the juice with great ease. The structure is energetic, well-honed, firm and almost classic. The fruity aromas gradually give way to sweeter notes of chocolate (cocoa beans) and even delicate roasted notes. The finish reveals concentrated roasted and stewed fruit underpinned by saline, mouthwatering flavours leaving a magnificent final sensation of lightness, generosity and elegance.

The 2015 Louis Roederer Brut, elegantly gift boxed, is a sophisticated Champagne that exemplifies the finesse and precision for which the Louis Roederer House is renowned. One of the oldest and most prestigious Champagne houses in France, Louis Roederer has a long history of crafting exceptional wines, combining tradition with innovation to produce world-class Champagnes. The 2015 vintage is no exception, offering a beautifully balanced and expressive wine made from a blend of the finest Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes sourced from their estate vineyards in the best crus of the region.

Perfect for special occasions, this Champagne pairs beautifully with oysters, seafood, creamy dishes, or even as an exquisite aperitif to toast life’s celebrations. The luxurious gift box presentation makes it an ideal gift for wine lovers, embodying the classic elegance and quality of Louis Roederer.