Champagne Brut
Vignoble de "la Montagne" Late Release Vintage Magnum 1995

The Champagne Vignoble de la Montagne Late Release Vintage by Louis Roederer is a unique and rare edition, born from an uncommon choice in the world of Champagne. The term *“Late Release”* refers to a delayed release strategy, whereby a small portion of the bottles is intentionally held back and allowed to rest for an even longer period before being released to the market. Produced from carefully selected grapes sourced from parcels in two prestigious Grand Cru villages—the Pinot Noir of Verzy, on the Montagne de Reims, and the Chardonnay of Chouilly, in the Côte des Blancs—this cuvée reflects the singular character of its vintage. Each harvest, shaped by its own climatic conditions, imparts unique and unrepeatable nuances to the wine, creating a Champagne that is consistently elegant while expressing a distinctive personality in every vintage.

This edition, L.R. Vintage 1995, is composed of 53% Pinot Noir and 47% Chardonnay. Vinification includes 7% oak-aged wines, adding complexity and structure, as well as 22% malolactic fermentation. After bottling, the wine matured on its lees for more than six years and received a final dosage of 9 g/L to complete its profile. Following disgorgement, it was then stored for approximately 20 years in the Maison’s cellars under ideal conditions of darkness, temperature, and humidity, benefiting from an extended period of cellar aging.

On the palate, Vignoble de la Montagne 1995 stands out for its notes of forest floor and chalk, which delve deep into the terroir and enhance the complexity developed through lees aging. Delicate hints of peat, white truffle, and fruit paste emerge, while the rich and elegant texture evokes umami—that savory and enveloping sensation known as the “fifth taste,” which lends depth and persistence to the wine. Its creamy and generous mouthfeel leads to a saline, vibrant, and fresh finish, achieving a remarkable balance between lightness and power.