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Louis Roederer Brut Vintage 2016 (Gift Box)

SKU: LRBR201610 UCNZ

~~$499.99~~ $164.99

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Louis Roederer built its reputation through its 19th-century expansion under Louis Roederer II.

Vintage cuvee from a cool season, dominated by 70% Pinot Noir from Verzy.

Primary fermentation in stainless steel and oak barrels; Aged on lees for five years prior to disgorgement

Critic Scores

96 // James Suckling

"Complex nose of restrained strawberries and lemon zest, with macerated flowers and shortbread. Full body and plenty of concentration, with pinprick mousse, long and chewy, integrated acidity and amazing length. Pinot noir and chardonnay. Drink or hold."

95 // Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

"The 2016 Vintage Brut is a blend of 68% Pinot Noir and 32% Chardonnay with 7 grams per liter of dosage. Only 5% of the blend underwent malo-lactic, and 33% of the base wines were aged in French oak. Showy notes of Red Delicious apples, ripe pears, honeycomb, and cashews prance out of the glass, giving way to underlying orange blossom and fresh ginger scents. To its credit, the palate is on the dry side, with its sweetness coming from ripe fruit as opposed to added dosage, offset by supportive yet skillfully balanced acidity, showcasing the ripe, nuanced, seductive fruit, finishing long and creamy. More gregarious than its 2016 Cristal counterpart, this is a flamboyant yet age-worthy Vintage Brut. Love it."

95 // Jeb Dunnuck

"The 2016 Champagne Vintage Brut is the new release and is composed of 70% Pinot Noir from Verzy and the rest Chardonnay from Chouilly. A slightly richer golden straw hue, it has a floral bouquet on the nose and is a very pretty vintage of this wine aromatically. It's sappy with lemon confit and is salty throughout the palate, revealing the weight of the Pinot Noir but retaining wonderful freshness. This lovely wine is going to take some time to open aromatically, but it’s going to be worth the wait. Drink it over the coming 15 years. It's a stunning wine for pairings."

95 // Roger Voss

"This Champagne shows the beginnings of maturity as well as ripe, fresh apple fruit flavors. An aroma of toast mingled with kiwi fruits gives a finely balanced wine now ready to drink."

94 // Alison Napjus

"A seamless Champagne, deftly knitting flavors of crushed black raspberry, tangerine peel, chalk and Marcona almond with the fine china–like acidity and satiny mousse. The graceful balance gives this an effortless feel, but there's intensity and drive to this well-tailored version. Long and fragrant on the finish, with hints of ground ginger, blood orange zest and mineral. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Drink now through 2040."

Product Details

Sparkling

2016

Pinot Noir Blend

Louis Roederer

Champagne, France

15 Plus Years

Cork

12.5%

750ml (Bottle)

Available for Purchase

Biodynamic

Estimated dispatch from Warehouse: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

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Description

The Louis Roederer Brut Vintage 2016 is a single-harvest expression built around 68% Pinot Noir and 32% Chardonnay from estate sites in Verzy (Pinot) and Chouilly (Chardonnay). Roughly 33% of the base wines were vinified in oak barrels, about 5% underwent malolactic fermentation, and the blend carries a dosage of 7 g/L. The wine was aged for about four years on lees plus a further six months post-disgorgement. It presents a glowing straw hue and fine, persistent bead. On the nose there's a mix of red berry, candied citrus, toasted brioche, hazelnut and chalky minerality. On the palate it is medium-to-full, offering a silky texture matched with salinity, vibrant acidity, fruit richness and a long, refined finish. This vintage balances depth and freshness and should evolve over the next decade.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Berries, Chocolate

Palate:

Ginger, Orange Zest

Food Pairings:

Cheese

Dessert

Fish

Poultry

Shellfish

Tasting Notes

Description

The Louis Roederer Brut Vintage 2016 is a single-harvest expression built around 68% Pinot Noir and 32% Chardonnay from estate sites in Verzy (Pinot) and Chouilly (Chardonnay). Roughly 33% of the base wines were vinified in oak barrels, about 5% underwent malolactic fermentation, and the blend carries a dosage of 7 g/L. The wine was aged for about four years on lees plus a further six months post-disgorgement. It presents a glowing straw hue and fine, persistent bead. On the nose there's a mix of red berry, candied citrus, toasted brioche, hazelnut and chalky minerality. On the palate it is medium-to-full, offering a silky texture matched with salinity, vibrant acidity, fruit richness and a long, refined finish. This vintage balances depth and freshness and should evolve over the next decade.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Berries, Chocolate

Palate:

Ginger, Orange Zest

Food Pairings:

Cheese

Dessert

Fish

Poultry

Shellfish

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