Louis Roederer Brut Vintage 2014 Champagne

A 2014 vintage Champagne from Louis Roederer, made from 71% Pinot Noir and 29% Chardonnay. After alcoholic fermentation, 20% of the wine underwent malolactic fermentation and 25% was matured in oak casks. The second fermentation in bottle lasted four years, and the dosage liqueur was composed of wines from Roederer's best Grand Cru vineyards, aged in cask for 4-10 years. The wine has a light golden colour with small, persistent bubbles. Pinot Noir character dominates the nose with raspberry and cherry, followed by Chardonnay notes of dried figs and apricots and toasted tones from the oak casks. On the palate it has backbone and fullness, with white peach, citrus fruit, rose hip, vanilla and bitter chocolate in the finish. It is one of Roederer's more powerful Champagnes and can be served as an aperitif or with light meat.