{"product_id":"louis-roederer-collection-246-brut-champagne","title":"Louis Roederer Collection 246 Brut Champagne","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Precise, Modern Champagne from One of the Region’s Most Innovative and Respected Family Houses — The Collection That Reinvented the NV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Wine Man on Louis Roederer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLouis Roederer is one of Champagne’s great family-owned houses — and one of its most quietly innovative. Founded in 1776 and still independently owned by the Rouzaud family, Roederer farms over 240 hectares of estate vineyards — an extraordinary proportion for a house of its stature — and has spent decades pursuing a philosophy of biodynamic viticulture, minimal intervention, and the expression of terroir over house style. Roederer is best known internationally for Cristal, but the Collection range is arguably the house’s most intellectually ambitious project: a complete reinvention of the non-vintage Champagne concept. Rather than a simple multi-vintage blend, the Collection is built on a perpetual reserve system — a living library of wines from previous harvests that is refreshed and evolved with each new edition, numbered sequentially. Collection 246 is built around the 2020 base vintage, combining the freshness and precision of that harvest with the depth, complexity, and continuity of the perpetual reserve. The result is a Champagne that feels both modern and timeless — precise, composed, and quietly extraordinary at HKD 369.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eColour:\u003c\/em\u003e Pale gold with fine, elegant bubbles — the hallmark of a Champagne crafted with Roederer’s signature precision and biodynamic estate fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNose:\u003c\/em\u003e Elegant and quietly complex — mirabelle plum, candied citrus, and a gentle stone fruit character lead, with subtle toasted notes from the oak-aged reserve wines and a delicate mineral lift. Fresh, focused, and layered — a nose that rewards attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePalate:\u003c\/em\u003e Precise and beautifully structured — the freshness of the 2020 base vintage balanced by the depth and complexity of the perpetual reserve. Fine, elegant bubbles carry flavours of citrus, stone fruit, and a gentle toasted edge through to a clean, mineral finish of impressive length. Crisp acidity, delicate mousse, and a quiet complexity that makes this as compelling at the table as it is on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinish:\u003c\/em\u003e Clean, mineral, and elegantly long — the precision and freshness of Roederer’s estate fruit lingering with quiet confidence. A finish that rewards those who pay attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Drinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight to medium-bodied with fine, elegant bubbles, crisp natural acidity, and the precise, mineral character of Roederer’s biodynamic estate fruit. Drinking beautifully now, with potential to develop further complexity over the next 2–3 years. Serve at 8–10°C in a quality Champagne flute or white wine glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe precision and mineral freshness of Collection 246 make it one of the most food-friendly Champagnes at this price point. It shines alongside fresh \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymeatman.com\/collections\/seafood\"\u003eseafood\u003c\/a\u003e — oysters, clams, or a fine \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymeatman.com\/collections\/salmon\"\u003esalmon\u003c\/a\u003e tartare — and is equally compelling alongside sushi, sashimi, or a delicate \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymeatman.com\/collections\/cheese-and-dips\"\u003echeese\u003c\/a\u003e such as a fresh chèvre or aged Gruyère. Light \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymeatman.com\/collections\/chicken\"\u003echicken\u003c\/a\u003e dishes with a cream sauce or delicate \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymeatman.com\/collections\/pork\"\u003epork\u003c\/a\u003e preparations are equally well-suited. This is a Champagne that works just as well at the table as it does on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Is a Smart Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiodynamic estate fruit from 240+ hectares of Roederer’s own vineyards, a perpetual reserve system that builds complexity across editions, and the winemaking rigour of one of Champagne’s most respected family houses — all at HKD 369. The Collection range represents Roederer’s most ambitious NV project, and Collection 246 is one of its finest recent editions. For those who want a serious, food-friendly NV Champagne with genuine intellectual ambition and estate fruit integrity, this is the smart choice at this price point. Comparable NV Champagnes from Billecart-Salmon (HKD 349) or Pol Roger (HKD 349) offer a similar level of precision at a similar price — but none can match the Collection’s perpetual reserve depth and biodynamic estate fruit pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a Different Style?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003ca href=\"\/products\/billecart-salmon-brut-reserve-nv\"\u003eBillecart-Salmon Brut Réserve NV\u003c\/a\u003e — Family-owned precision; Chardonnay-led freshness and two centuries of quiet excellence. HKD 349.\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pol-roger-reserve-brut-nv\"\u003ePol Roger Réserve Brut NV\u003c\/a\u003e — Classic, structured, and impeccably balanced; Churchill’s Champagne of choice. HKD 349.\u003cbr\u003e\n- \u003ca href=\"\/products\/2014-louis-roederer-cristal-brut-millisime-with-gift-box\"\u003e2014 Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Millésimé\u003c\/a\u003e — 97pts Suckling; the prestige step-up from the same house. Gift box included. HKD 2,288.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLife’s too short for bad wine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Wine Man","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44861997809733,"sku":null,"price":369.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/6194\/1061\/files\/LouisRoederer.jpg?v=1775789947","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineman.com\/products\/louis-roederer-collection-246-brut-champagne","provider":"My Wine Man","version":"1.0","type":"link"}