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Louis Roederer Vinothèque Brut Millésimé 1996

Louis Roederer

1,5L

Champagne / France / White

470,00 €

In stock

The World’s Most Admired Champagne Brand : N°1

Tasting profile

Light

Full-bodied

Dry

Off-dry

Lively

Round

Mineral

Fruity

Presentation
The Champagne Louis Roederer Vinothèque 1996 is an exceptional work, a rare cuvée from the House’s most secret cellars. Aged for more than two decades on lees, then refined on the tip and disgorged at perfect maturity, this wine reveals the quintessence of time and terroir. Made exclusively from the finest vineyards of the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs, this vintage champagne is made from a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of rare purity. The Vinothèque collection embodies Louis Roederer’s ultimate vision: to enhance aging to deliver sensations of unparalleled depth.

Tasting Notes
The 1996 Vinothèque reveals an intense golden color with copper highlights, enhanced by a fine and delicate effervescence. The nose is captivatingly complex, blending evolved aromas of dried fruit, warm brioche, honey, white truffle, and candied citrus, punctuated by subtle notes of beeswax and saffron. On the palate, the texture is silky, ample, almost caressing, carried by a mineral tension that remains incredibly lively. The finish, with its majestic length, combines power, freshness, and elegance in a fascinating harmony. This champagne is a sensory experience in its own right, tailored for discerning connoisseurs.

Typicality of the 1996 vintage
The 1996 vintage is one of the most legendary of the 20th century in Champagne, marked by an exceptional combination of high maturity and very pronounced acidity. This unique contrast has produced wines of rare longevity, at once rich, taut, and expressive. At Roederer, this vintage has been interpreted with perfect mastery, revealing a masterful balance between concentration, freshness, and finesse. Today, after nearly 30 years of aging, the 1996 Vinothèque embodies all the magic of this great vintage, offering a depth and complexity that only time can reveal.

Founded in 1776 in Reims, Maison Louis Roederer is one of the last great Champagne houses to remain family-owned and independent. It owes its name and its growth to Louis Roederer, who, in the 19th century, developed a unique vision: to control the entire production process, from the vineyard to the blend.

A pioneer, he invested in the finest vintages, laying the foundations for a unique and refined style, based on the quality of the grapes. Today, the house cultivates more than 240 hectares, exclusively producing Premiers and Grands Crus, spread across the most beautiful terroirs of Champagne.

Louis Roederer is a pioneer in sustainable and biodynamic viticulture, an approach that respects natural balances and enhances the expression of the terroir. This work in the vineyard is reflected in each cuvée: precision, purity, and elegance.

Among its iconic champagnes, the Collection, a contemporary expression of non-vintage brut, and of course the legendary Cristal, created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II, a symbol of excellence and prestige.

The House embodies a discreet and enlightened luxury, combining heritage, innovation, and responsibility. Recognized worldwide, it is regularly praised for the consistency and depth of its style.

Louis Roederer represents the art of champagne taken to its highest level, with a quest for harmony between man, wine, and nature.

Wine region

Champagne / France

Wine type

White

Volume

1,5L

Alcohol content

12,5%

Aging potential

20 ans +

Grape varieties