Medium

Cork

White

France

A fine example of just how elevated vintage-level releases can become with time. Louis Roederer's Late Release 1996 in magnum was disgorged at the same time as the main release (2004), yet aged in the Roederer cellars on cork until its release in 2022. The vintage's stunning energy and acidic drive are unusually well integrated here. Explosive gunflint-reduction aromas meet maturing complexity of charred lemon, toffee apple and sourdough bread. Piercing, driving and silky, it's a hugely engaging wine that makes the most of the slow ageing magnum format. Like most Roederer vintages currently released, this is exclusively Pinot Noir from Verzy and Chardonnay from Chouilly.

Chardonnay

Pinot Noir / Pinot Nero

Louis Roederer, Late Release (Magnum), Champagne, France, 1996

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A fine example of just how elevated vintage-level releases can become with time. Louis Roederer's Late Release 1996 in magnum wa

Louis Roederer, Late Release (Magnum), Champagne, France 1996

150cl

United Kingdom

British Pound

Bordeaux Index

75cl

Tom Hewson

Louis Roederer

Champagne

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Louis Roederer, Late Release (Magnum), Champagne, 1996

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Louis Roederer, Late Release (Magnum), Champagne, France 1996

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