Louis Roederer - champagne, which is alreadyThe second century is a symbol of luxury and refined aristocracy. Few people know that Russian emperors had a hand in promoting the products of this wine house from Champagne. Five generations of the royal dynasty enjoyed the exquisite taste of the Louis Röderer drink. And especially for Alexander the Second, the original Prestige Crystal brand was created.
Champagne was bottled in crystal.But the other products of this wine house are distinguished by sophistication and excellent taste, despite the fact that it is produced in ordinary glass. In this article we will give complete information about the Louis Roederer champagne. On the history of the wine house, the terroir, the composition of the drink, manufacturing technology, taste and value of products on the Russian market, see below.
Wine house history
As is known, only grown in the Champagne region(France) sparkling wines have the full right to be called the proud name "champagne". But in this region, there are many manufacturers who produce, thanks to the terroir, excellent drinks. Take, at least, “Veuve Clicquot” or “Dom Perignon”.
But the Louis Roederer is an exceptional champagne.The campaign that releases it was formed in 1776. At first, nothing foreshadowed success. Wine house called "Dubois Peret and Sons" was not knocked out from a number of other champagne producers.
In the thirties of the nineteenth century, the company was inherited by the nephew of the former owner. He bore a different name, which he gave to the company instead of Dubois Pere.
Луи Рёдерер, может, и не был прирожденным winemaker, but the talent to promote their products was given to him by God. He sent a batch of champagne as a gift to the Russian emperor. Nicholas II liked the drink so much that he made Louis Roderer the official supplier of the royal court. And for Alexander II in 1876, the legendary prestige crystal cuvee was created.
Modern manufacturer
Champagne Louis Roederer since that timeleft the top places in the popularity of consumers. Despite the fact that after the October Revolution of the seventeenth year, crystal bottles with a double-headed eagle engraved on them disappeared into the past, and supplies to Russia stopped, the campaign continued to flourish.
Skillful management of the heirs of Louis Roedererallowed to hold on to their previous positions. After all, the wine house produced not only vintage drinks from the “crystal cuvee” (only the best yields of wine were delivered there, which happens once or twice a decade), but also quite democratic champagnes. The “dry law” in the United States of America served as a great test for the firm, but it also survived this period with dignity.
The campaign is now run by Frederic Ruzo,Maternal Roeder is the seventh member of the genus. An enterprise for the production of sparkling wines is located in Reims. The current sales volume is three million bottles per year.
Terroir
To say that sparkling wine was born in Champagne,That's not all. After all, this province is big. There are entire departments where grapes are not grown at all. But to make his Louis Roederer (champagne), Louis Roederer bought fifteen hectares of land in Werzen. This small area is considered to be Grand Cru winemakers.
The growing popularity of champagne of this house allowedthe company to expand its "production capacity". Now the plant owns two hundred and forty hectares of the best vineyards on the banks of the Marne, Côte de Blancs and Montagne de Reims - Première and Grand Cru.
These are lands with a northern climate character.Therefore, the grapes grown there do not gain sugars, and the drink from it turns out to be exceptionally thin and elegant. Despite the vast territories of the company, the harvest from them covers only eighty percent of the needs. The rest of the raw materials are purchased from other contractors - but reliable, time-tested, whose vineyards are in the best places of Champagne.
Composition
Louis Roederer - champagne, in the creation of whichOnly three varieties of vines are involved. This grape is historically characteristic of Champagne. Chardonnay is valued for elegance, subtlety and "minerality." Second grade - Pinot noir. Its natural strength is ideal for assembly and predisposes the blame to aging. The third variety is Pino Mene. Unpretentious, adapting to the northern conditions of the vine gives a rich harvest. A gentle, unobtrusive taste of berries gives softness and allows for harmony for some cuvees.
The company also produces monomulative species.champagne. A striking example is the "Vintage", created from Pinot Noir, which was grown in Montagne de Reims. And lovers of bright champagne can recommend the “Blank de Blanc”. This is one hundred percent Chardonnay, which saw the light on the Grand Cru in Ades and Menil-sur-Auges. But usually, three grape varieties are assembled in such proportions: Forty percent of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and 20% of Pinot Menier.
Technology
Harvesting is done by hand and very carefully,so that the skin of the berry does not stain the juice. The squeeze is carried out immediately to ensure the light color and transparency of the future champagne. Then in the oak barrels is the vinification of the drink. This process takes about three years.
When the wine is bottled, it passesstage remuazha. Every day, the tank is turned just a few degrees to ensure that the entire sediment collects on the cork. Then, three months later, the disgorging operation follows. The precipitate is completely removed, and the champagne pleases us with amazing crystal clarity and clarity.
After the disruption, the beverage is left alone forhalf a year And only then sent for sale. It is no wonder that Louis Roederer Brut champagne reaches such a cost. The price for a 0.7 liter bottle is six thousand rubles. And vintage varieties, especially valuable crops (for example, the seventh and twelfth years of this century) are estimated by wine boutiques at fifty thousand rubles.
Champagne Crystal Louis Roederer
The assembly of this drink was developed in 1876year to satisfy the taste of Alexander II. Pinot noir (60%) and Chardonnay (40%) participate in the creation of champagne. The drink has an amazing balance and long aftertaste. Behind the silky texture lies the aroma of ripe fruits, they are emphasized by the strong mineral component, where notes of citrus and white flowers are heard. "Crystal" can be stored for up to twenty years, and it does not lose its freshness and its recognizable nature.
Champagne Louis Roederer Brut Premier
This sparkling wine was developed after the firstworld war. It is created from three millesimes. The keeper of the company's cellars, Jean-Baptiste Lecion, spoke about this brand of champagne: the cheerfulness, freshness and subtlety of “Brut Premier” lead to a festive mood. The basis of wine has a clearly defined structure, and the taste is rich in nuances, longitude and strength. This champagne is full-bodied, complex and with a strong character, but at the same time it fully corresponds to the classical canons. Better not tell.
All this leads to an increased demand for Louis Roederer Brut Premier champagne. The price for it is relatively affordable - five and a half thousand rubles for a 0.7 liter bottle.
