{"product_id":"louis-roederer-collection-242-methusalem-600cl","title":"Louis Roederer Collection 242 Methuselah 600cl","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Louis Roederer Collection 242 Champagne Methuselah\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e With \"Collection 242\", Louis Roederer has raised the quality even further. The proportion of reserve wine aged in barrels has increased from 6% to 10%, and there is now a greater proportion of vintages from 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016, which means that the cuvée contains up to 35% more vintage champagne. This results in a deeper and more complex taste experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eCollection 242 is composed of grapes from the Vallée de la Marne, Montagne de Reims and Côte de Blancs, each contributing their own distinctive terroir. Cellar Master Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon strives for greater freedom to create blends from these unique terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Louis Roederer is developing different \"Collections\" with unique flavor profiles and greater transparency around the contents. Each edition will vary, providing an honest representation of the specific vintages, weather conditions and growing seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The year that forms the basis of this cuvée is 2017, with Chardonnay as the dominant grape at 42%, followed by 36% Pinot Noir and 22% Pinot Meunier. The reserve wines make up 12% and come from the 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2016 vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIs there a difference between Brut Premier and Collection 242? Absolutely! Louis Roederer's classic non-vintage Champagne, Brut Premier, stands strong among other non-vintage champagnes. It is known for its concentration, body and powerful character with a beautiful mousse. When Cristal, Roederer's prestige Champagne, is not within reach, Brut Premier is an excellent alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Champagne Louis Roederer Brut Premier has been recognised as the world's best non-vintage champagne by the Decanter World Wine Awards, where it was judged from over 350 champagnes. The judging was carried out by 219 international judges, including 75 Masters of Wine and 13 Master Sommeliers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis Roederer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51092423868762,"sku":"MS-5835-LOU-LOUIS R","price":749.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/5435\/0170\/files\/louis-roederer-collection-242-methuselah-600cl-337276.jpg?v=1779434154","url":"https:\/\/dh-wines.com\/products\/louis-roederer-collection-242-methusalem-600cl","provider":"DH Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}