Louis Roederer Champagne - Collection 242 NV - 1.5L / Magnum South Africa a distinctly South African note

a distinctly South African note often associated with the wine

Aromas of cherry blossom

Their approach is rooted in transparency — letting vineyard site and grape variety lead the style rather than heavy cellar influence

Pecchenino is one of the most respected family estates in Piedmont

The elevation and volcanic soils give the wine a firm saline edge and steady acidity

Louis Roederer Champagne - Collection 242 NV - 1.5L / Magnum South Africa a distinctly South African noteLouis Roederer ushered in a new era with the launch of Collection 242, replacing the long standing Brut Premier with a fresher, more transparent approach to their entry level Champagne. Each Collection is numbered by its base harvest242 draws primarily from the 2017 vintage, which makes up 56% of the blend. The wine is layered with depth from Roederers Perpetual Reserve (34%), begun in 2012 and spanning several vintages, plus an additional 10% of oak