Louis Roederer Blanc De Blancs 2005

Golden, bright and iridescent. Fine, regular bubbles with a well-defined flow. Sparkling, almost varietal bouquet, redolent of Chardonnay and white fruit aromas of apple, pear and pollen and soft, sweet citrus fruit like grapefruit. These are followed by the warm, chocolaty hints, vanilla, tatin pie, and baked apple which are typical of our Maison. The bite in the mouth is extremely elegant, balanced and mineral, characterized by the purity, precision and mineral quality of the Côte des Blancs terroirs, along with a delicate creamy, almost cozy texture. The texture and concentration of the 2005 vintage wraps itself around the purity typical of whites, making it sumptuously indulgent. The very long winey finish is sublimed by a perfectly-balanced, enduring acidity. The maturity of this vintage is an added asset for this Blanc de Blancs 2005 which pleasantly – almost disconcertingly – combines purity, texture and freshness to produce a refined, gourmet wine.