Louis Roederer Blanc de Blancs 2017

Louis Roederer Blanc de Blancs 2017

The Louis Roederer Blanc de Blancs 2017 is a luminous and finely sculpted vintage Champagne that captures the purity and precision of Grand Cru Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs. Sourced from carefully selected parcels in Avize and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, this prestige Blanc de Blancs reflects the remarkable chalk soils of the region, delivering exceptional minerality, tension and elegance.

Produced by the iconic house of Louis Roederer, this vintage Champagne showcases the meticulous craftsmanship and sustainable vineyard philosophy championed by Frédéric Rouzaud and cellar master Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon. Many of the estate’s vineyards are now farmed organically and biodynamically, bringing added purity and precision to the final wine.

The 2017 vintage offered excellent balance and vibrant natural acidity, with Chardonnay ripening beautifully across the Côte des Blancs. Fermented partly in oak and partly in stainless steel, the wine combines crystalline freshness with layered texture. Extended lees ageing for around five years further builds depth, finesse and complexity.

In the glass, it shines a pale silvery gold with a persistent fine mousse. The nose is beautifully expressive, revealing aromas of white flowers, lemon zest, green pear, chalk dust and toasted hazelnut, alongside subtle brioche and almond notes. The palate is elegant and creamy, showing citrus, white peach, pastry cream and a distinct saline mineral line that drives through a long, chalky finish.

This is a refined vintage Champagne that drinks beautifully now but will continue to evolve gracefully over the next decade, developing greater toast, honey and nut complexity with cellar age.

Perfect as a prestige aperitif Champagne or paired with oysters, scallop carpaccio, grilled king prawns, sushi, Dover sole or roast chicken.

Critic Scores:

• 96 Points – Wine Enthusiast
• 95 Points – James Suckling
• 92 Points – Robert Parker Wine Advocate