- Last updated on April 21, 2023
Welcome! This is our Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne review.
Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne is a world-renowned champagne produced by the prestigious French winery, Louis Roederer.
It is made from a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes, and aged for at least 3 years in the cellar, resulting in a complex and refined wine.
Find below our Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne full review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne Review
- Brand: Louis Roederer
- Grape Varietal:Â Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
- Region:Â France, Champagne
- Tasting Notes: Bread & White Peach notes
- Glass & Serving: Flûte / 43-50 °F (6-10 °C) / Don’t decant
- Store: Up to 4 Years
- Price Range: ~$60
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne review: What's its color?
Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne wine has a lemon color with persistent and tiny perlage.
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What does Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne taste like?
Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne is a blend made from Pinot Noir (~40%), Chardonnay (~40%), and Pinot Meunier (~20%) grapes.
It’s aged for 3 years in Louis Roederer’s cellars and left for at least 6 months after disgorging.
You can learn more about Champagne here.Â
On the nose, it is elegant and complex, with aromas of white flowers, citrus fruits, and a hint of toasted brioche.
As the wine opens up, notes of honey and hazelnuts emerge, adding depth and complexity.
On the palate, it is delicate and fresh, with a creamy mouthfeel and a lively acidity.
The flavors are consistent with the nose, with citrus fruits and toasted bread, along with a subtle minerality that adds a touch of complexity.
Is Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne wine sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne wine is a brut wine.
Brut wine contains less than 12 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne review: Which food pairs well with it?
Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne is a crisp, refreshing, and bubbly Champagne.
Bubbles cleanse the palate and as such sparkling wines are very versatile wines that can pair with many dishes and can be used throughout a meal.
Classic appetizers are French fries, creamy potatoes, seafood risotto, and salads to name some.
Meat wise go for turkey, chicken, and lemon chicken for example.
For fish, we recommend oyster, lobster, sashimi, fish & chips, and fried calamari.
If you are a cheese lover you should try it with cream cheese like Camembert and Brie to name some.
And yes, in case you wonder, it goes well with dessert too like macaroons, chocolate, Paris-Brest, and Saint-Honoré for example.
Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne review: What's its alcohol content?
Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne wine’s alcohol content is 12%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.Â
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have a higher calories per glass than a wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per gram vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per gram of carbs, which include sugar.
What is Louis Roederer?
Here is an extract from the Louis Roederer brand website:
“The cuvées of the House of Louis Roederer are the fruit of patient work
with fundamental ingredients, the collaboration of experts, …
… a quest for the perfect balance, and hardy and generous grapes, cultivated in the Champagne soil, producing a wine with a summery character and crystalline elegance.“
Conclusion
Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne is a complex and refined wine that showcases the best of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes grown in the Champagne region of France.
Its delicate and fresh palate, elegant aromas, and lively acidity make it an ideal wine to pair with a wide range of dishes, from fresh seafood to creamy cheeses.
If you’re a fan of Champagne, Louis Roederer Brut Premier Champagne is definitely worth trying.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
