2016 Louis Roederer Brut Champagne [JS96][WE95][WS94][V93]

Producer: Louis Roederer  Region: Champagne, France  Blend: Champagne Blend Year: 2016  James Suckling, 96 Points  "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."  Wine Enthusiast, 95 Points  "Produced from the first vineyard acquired by Roederer in 1841, 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. Editors' Choice"  Wine Spectator, 94 Points  "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 hi