Champagne Demi-Sec
Carte Blanche Collection 245

The Champagne Carte Blanche by Louis Roederer represents the most generous and enveloping interpretation of the Maison’s style. Founded in Reims in 1776, Louis Roederer remains a historic, family-owned Champagne house. Carte Blanche was conceived as a signature cuvée dedicated to the art of blending, designed to express stylistic continuity, generosity, and precision, while highlighting the richness of the terroirs selected by Roederer. This expression is part of the Collection project, which identifies each release through a progressive number linked to the base vintage and the dynamics of the reserve wines.

This edition, Collection 245, is built on the 2020 base vintage, complemented by a significant proportion of vins de réserve aged both in stainless steel and in wood, in line with the Maison’s distinctive approach. The blend brings together Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Meunier, sourced from a broad mosaic of carefully selected parcels, with the aim of achieving balance, depth, and expressive coherence. Vinification is carried out with precision and respect for each component, followed by lees ageing that contributes to the definition of structure and the finesse of the mousse. The final dosage of 38 g/l clearly places the cuvée in the Demi-Sec category, enhancing its rounded profile while preserving freshness.

In tasting, Carte Blanche Collection 245 shows a fine and persistent perlage and a bright golden colour. The aromatic profile is rich and harmonious, with notes of ripe fruit, baked apple, candied citrus, white flowers, and delicate nuances of almond and pastry. On the palate, balance is achieved between enveloping softness and well-integrated freshness, with a creamy texture that carries the flavour progression smoothly. The finish is long and coherent, delivering an elegant conclusion that confirms this cuvée’s vocation for a generous, refined, and deeply pleasing expression.