This set includes:
- 1 bottle Louis Roederer's 'Collection 242' Champagne NV
- 2 oz. Haute Caviar Siberian Baerri
- 1 black and gold sparkling wine stopper
- 1 ship-safe gift box
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By Louis Roederer Champagne
Collection 242

Background
It was a desire for freedom, to take the quality of our multi-vintage blends to an even higher level, that prompted us to take a new course of action and to create 'Collection,' a worthy successor to Brut Premier. 'Collection' is a Champagne that is vibrant and contemporary! Today, this wine is entering a new, important phase. It is more than just an evolution in style; it is a change of template, a velvet revolution that gives birth to this multi-vintage 'Collection' Champagne, another important milestone in our quest for progress and absolute quality.

Source
'Collection' is based on a selection of plots located in the heart of the Champagne region. We have embraced the path of responsibility and modernity, that of a demanding and committed approach to viticulture, respectful of the environment and our ecosystem. We therefore carefully redefined all the plots for 'Collection,' those on our Louis Roederer estates and those part of our historic partnerships, to retain only those plots rooted in this "Coeur de Terroir" (heart of the Terroir: lieux-dits, exposures, lands with strong identities, usually chalk soils, those most capable of giving us the best of their fruit, vintage after vintage. Each grape that goes into the composition of 'Collection' has undergone a rigorous selection process both upstream, in the vineyards, and downstream, at the time of harvesting and pressing, to retain only excellence. True to our roots and our terroirs, we wanted to reflect Roederer's historical origins in the blend: 1/3 "La Riviere" estate, 1/3 "La Montagne" estate, and 1/3 "La Cote" estate.

Production
Created from the 'Perpetual Reserve' and the oak-aged reserve wines, complemented by the finest wines from the most recent harvest, 'Collection' is tied to our Champagne roots and the foundations of our Reims-based Champagne House. We, therefore, give ourselves the freedom to create the blend on the basis of whatever Nature gives us. 'Collection 242' represents the Champagne House's 242nd blend since its foundation. It is crafted from 34% 'Perpetual Reserve,' 10% oak-aged reserve wines from the 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 vintages, complemented by 56% of the finest wines from the 2017 harvest; mainly Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs and Meuniers from the Vallee de la Marne.

Aging
Aged between three and four years in our cellars, 'Collection' is a deep and nuanced Champagne that can be enjoyed now or with a few years of cellar-aging to further hone its complexity and draw out the unique characteristics of each blend.

Tasting Notes
'Collection' opens with notes of white fruit, citrus zest, and acacia blossom, which are followed by a light touch of roasted hazelnuts, the hallmark of the Chardonnay. The long, very pure structure ends on a pleasing saline note. Its freshness, precision, and finesse make it an exceptionally approachable Champagne, yet one that will also evolve beautifully over time to reveal even more complex and precise flavors.
[Information provided by Louis Roederer Champagne]
[Information is not vintage specific]

Louis Roederer, Collection 242, Champagne NV
Tasted by: Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW, Stefan Neumann MS, Matt Walls (at Decanter tasting room, London, 01 Oct 2021)
Part of Wines of the Year 2021: the top Classic wines
Drinking Window: 2022 - 2040
Panel Tasting Score: 97
Producer: Louis Roederer
Brand: Collection 242
Wine Type: Sparkling
Colour: White
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Sweetness: Brut
Closure: Natural Cork
Alcohol: 12.00%
Body: Medium
Grapes: 42% Chardonnay, 22% Pinot Meunier, 36% Pinot Noir / Pinot Nero
Fresh, vibrant nose displaying aromas of orange, lime peel, almond, honey and brioche with ripe quince and sweet pear undertones. Great focus and length on the palate, seriously harmonious, joyful and unforced. Nominated by Simon Field MW.

Louis Roederer, Champagne (France) “Collection 242” NV
[...]. To put together The Collection 242, Lecaillon’s team used 34 percent of wines from the [...] reserve vintages, another 10 percent of oak-aged reserve wine [...], which imparts a delectable suave creaminess, along with 56 percent of wine from the 2017 vintage. The result is simply stunning. Roederer’s Collection 242 combines a perfectly balance of elegance, freshness, and power. As an aperitif, it stops conversation. And it is ideal to bring to the table because of its richness and liveliness. So, this July 4th bring fireworks to the table and celebrate our country’s independence with Collection 242. 
Points: 95
Reviewed By: Michael Apstein
Review Date: Jun 14, 2022

Louis Roederer NV Collection 242 Brut (Champagne)
Rating: 94
Designation: Collection 242 Brut
Variety: Champagne Blend, Sparkling
Appellation: Champagne, Champagne, France
Winery: Louis Roederer
Alcohol: 12.00%
Bottle Size: 750.00 ml
Category: Sparkling
Importer: Maisons Marques and Domaines USA
Date Published: 7/1/2022
Reviewed by: Roger Voss
This is the first in a new series of nonvintage Champagnes that replaces the producer's well-known Brut Premier. Based around the 2017 vintage and blended with wines from [...] other years, the wine is dry while also having a rich, toasty character alongside mineral, white fruit and spice flavors. Drink now.

LOUIS ROEDERER CHAMPAGNE COLLECTION 242 BRUT
Monday, July 18, 2022
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Vintage: No Vintage
Score: 94
Aromas of cooked apple, bread dough and lemon tart follow through to a full body with round, delicious fruit and a rich, flavorful finish. Yet, it remains tight and fine with lovely, compressed bubbles. New energy and freshness. Medium-to full-bodied with layers of fruit and vivid intensity. 42% Chardonnay, 36% Pinot Noir and 22% Pinot Meunier. 8 grams dosage. [...]. Drink or hold.

NV Louis Roederer Brut Collection 242
Producer: Louis Roederer
From: France, Champagne
Color: White
Type: Sparkling
Sweetness: Dry
Variety: Proprietary Blend - Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir
Rating: 93+
Drink Date: 2021 - 2035
Reviewed by: William Kelley
Issue Date: 23rd Sep 2021
Source: September 2021 Week 4, The Wine Advocate
[...]. Iteration 242 is based on the 2017 vintage (56%), supplemented by 34% reserve wines from the perpetual reserve established in 2012 and 10% foudre-aged reserve wines. [...]. ...but how does it taste? This debut release is very impressive indeed, wafting from the glass with notes of pear, peach, ripe citrus fruit, toasted almonds, fresh pastry and white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, pillowy and textural, it's concentrated and layered, with lively acids, an enlivening pinpoint mousse and a long, sapid finish. Brut Premier was already a very persuasive wine, but the new Brut Collection nevertheless represents a step up.

Louis Roederer Champagne Collection 242
Rating: 93
[...] For the 242 blend, he included some oak-aged reserve wines before selecting individual parcel wines from partner growers, focusing on Chardonnay, along with some Meunier and Pinot Noir from the Marne Valley. The final blend is 34 percent perpetual reserve, 10 percent oak-aged reserves, and 56 percent from the 2017 harvest. While Brut Premier was a more spherical wine in the mouth, Collection 242 is finer, with greater length of flavor and more energy. The scent is floral and seashell-mineral, the texture caressing, then tense. My notes and the comments from the panel are all about the wine's harmony and structure, without a word about fruit. It's an exciting wine to taste and to drink.
Maisons Marques and Domaines, Oakland, CA
(12/21)

Brut Champagne Collection 242 NV 
Score: 92
Wine Type and Color: White Sparkling
Magazine Issue: Oct 15, 2021
Accolades: Top 100 2021
Region: France / Champagne
Reviewed By: James Molesworth
A bright, harmonious Champagne, layering well-cut acidity and a chalky underpinning with flavors of white cherry, crunchy pineapple, green almond and beeswax. The finely detailed mousse carries hints of saffron and spring blossom on the lingering finish. Drink now through 2024.

Louis Roederer, Collection 242 NV Champagne
Producer: Louis Roederer
Cuvee: Collection 242
Appellation: Champagne
Region: Champagne
Country: France
Colour: White
Score: 16.5/20
When to Drink: 2021 - 2022
Published on: 2 Mar 2022
Date Tasted: 8 Dec 2021
Reviewer: Richard Hemming MW
42% Chardonnay, 36% Pinot Noir, 22% Pinot Meunier. Composed of 56% from 2017 vintage [...]. Dosage 8 g/l.
Baked apple, rich dairy scent - like strong Parmesan - and light autolysis. Modern, polished and crunchy, with a very savoury finish. Almost austere, and I might prefer a bit more ripeness or flesh. You can't fault the stylishness, however. (RH)