Louis Roederer Brut Vintage 2015

Louis Roederer Brut Vintage 2015 is a vintage champagne from a year of hot, dry summer weather followed by helpful rain at the end of August. It blends 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay from Cru vineyards near Verzy and Chouilly. After alcoholic fermentation, 24% of the wine went through malolactic fermentation and 34% was matured in wooden casks. The second fermentation in bottle lasted four years. The colour is golden with fine, persistent bubbles. The nose shows redcurrant, raspberry and bird cherry from the Pinot Noir, with apricot, white peach and a hint of white pepper from the Chardonnay. The palate is full and intense with lively freshness, ending on bitter chocolate, roasted coffee and red berries. It works as an aperitif or with light meat.