2003 Louis Roederer Brut

Champagne Blend - 1.5L
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REVIEWS

W&S 93 WE 93 WA 91
W&S 93

Wine & Spirits, December 2010

The quality of Roederer's viticulture shows in the freshness of this 2003, capturing the generosity of the vintage without superripeness. It's lively and firm, soft to the touch, with a flash of acidity that lengthens its...
WE 93

Wine Enthusiast, December 2008

What a creamy Champagne, its mousse bursting around the mouth. Impressively, all this creaminess is well balanced by full, dry fruits, flavors of pear and fresh bread and finished with crisp apples. This is not a wine for...
WA 91

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2008

The 2003 Brut offers tons of harmony in a generous inviting style. The ripe pear fruit is particularly succulent but the wine also possesses more than enough minerality to provide balance. This medium-bodied wine closes...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Sparkling
Varietal
Champagne Blend
Country
France
Region
Champagne
Vintage
2003
Size
1.5L
Percent alcohol
12.00%
Closure
Cork

The 2003 Louis Roederer Brut Champagne is a blend that showcases the hallmark qualities of its vintage and the renowned expertise of the Louis Roederer house. Crafted with 70% Pinot Noir sourced from Montagne de Reims and Verzenay, and 30% Chardonnay from Mesnil Avize and Oger, this Champagne captures the essence of its terroir.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, a respected voice in wine criticism, awarded this wine a commendable score of 91. The review, dated December 1, 2008, praises the wine for its "generous inviting style" and highlights the "ripe pear fruit" which stands out as particularly succulent. This is balanced by a commendable minerality that ensures the wine maintains a harmonious profile. The medium-bodied nature of the wine is complemented by a "long clean finish that invites a second taste," making it a compelling choice for those who appreciate a well-rounded Champagne.

The review emphasizes the strength of the 2003 vintage, indicating that it is "a very strong 2003." This speaks to the wine's ability to hold its ground among other offerings from that year. The combination of ripe fruit flavors and mineral undertones suggests a Champagne that is both approachable and complex, catering to a wide range of palates.

In summary, the 2003 Louis Roederer Brut is a testament to the skillful blending and careful selection of grapes from some of Champagne's most esteemed regions. Its balance of ripe fruit and minerality, along with a lasting finish, makes it a noteworthy option for enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.