Collection 246 is Louis Roederer’s way of rewriting the non-vintage story, and it feels more like a living chapter than a fixed recipe. Built around the 2018 harvest and layered with reserve wines, it opens with a sense of calm confidence rather than flash. Think ripe apple, pear, and citrus peel, followed by a gentle whisper of brioche and toasted almond that drifts in slowly. On the palate, it is poised and quietly generous. The bubbles are fine and persistent, carrying a lush yet precise texture that feels polished but never stiff. There is freshness here, absolutely, but also depth and roundness, a harmony that comes from careful blending and time spent letting things settle into place. This is a Champagne that fits almost anywhere. Aperitif, table, celebration, or no reason at all. Pour it when you want something refined that still feels alive and welcoming. Balanced, expressive, and effortlessly composed, it shows how Champagne can honor tradition while still moving forward.
