Louis Roederer Brut Premier NV

Date of Tasting: 31 December 2013

Wine Type: Sparkling White

Grape Varieties: 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Meunier

Alcohol: 12%

Origin: Reims, France

Appellation: Champagne

Expect to Pay: ~ THB2,000

Web: http://www.louis-roederer.com/
Chubby Score: 89/100
Value for money: 5/10
Professional Rating: WA - 92/100, WS - 91/100, WE - 91/100, ST - 89/100, JR - 17/20, DC - 16.5/20, FS - 92/100, CT - 89/100

Appearance: pale lemony yellow with fine bubbles

Aroma: almond and toast character, lemon, and yeast

Palate: rich and dry with citrus and green apple flavour as well as mineral. acid is on somewhat high side. clean and sharp. fine and creamy mousse with lively texture. show medium length on the palate.

Louis Roederer Brut Premier NV is simply a beautiful non-vintage that can be perfect for all festive occasions. It combines power, complexity, and elegant together. This should be so good with sushi. I personally like this non-vintage champagne to a degree though champagne is never cheap.

Score Explanation

95+ = classic and extraordinary

90+ = outstanding in its class

85+ = recommended wine with some degree of enjoyment

80+ = drinkable occasionally

WA = Wine Advocate
WS = Wine Spectator
WE = Wine Enthusiast
JR = Jancis Robinson
DC = Decanter
JS = James Suckling
BH = Burghound
FS = Falstaff Magazine
ST = Stephen Tanzer
CT = Cellar Tracker Average Score