{"product_id":"louis-roederer-blanc-de-blancs-2017","title":"Louis Roederer Blanc de Blancs 2017","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"472\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"124\"\u003eProduct Information:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMade entirely from Chardonnay, Louis Roederer Blanc de Blancs 2017 is sourced from the grand cru village of Avize, located in the heart of the Côte des Blancs. The fruit comes exclusively from hillside plots within Roederer’s own “La Côte” estate, where the intensely chalky soils and eastern exposures yield grapes of remarkable tension and finesse. These parcels are managed with biodynamic principles, with an emphasis on soil health and vine balance to preserve the vibrancy and mineral purity of the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003e2017 was a year of precision and restraint in Champagne. Marked by cool conditions and a relatively early harvest, the vintage favoured the chalky soils of Avize, which transmitted their mineral character with exceptional clarity. Roederer’s cellar work reflects this purity: fermentation is conducted at low temperatures, with partial malolactic fermentation to soften acidity while retaining freshness. The wine is aged for several years on lees in bottle, encouraging the development of texture and aromatic depth without compromising its linear profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1789\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe result is a luminous, finely poised Champagne defined by its saline tension and powdery chalk texture. It opens with delicate citrus and white blossom, layered over crushed stone and subtle patisserie notes. The palate is austere yet elegant, shaped by firm acidity and a mouthcoating mineral line. Long lees ageing adds refinement, while the natural structure and low dosage highlight the wine’s dry, crystalline core. A transparent, terroir-led blanc de blancs with enduring precision and quiet power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"940\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"943\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"954\"\u003e– Chalk and citrus\u003cbr data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"975\"\u003eLifted aromas of lemon zest and white blossoms layered with crushed stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003e– Linear and precise\u003cbr data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eA taut, mineral palate framed by saline acidity and chalky purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003e– Powdery and persistent\u003cbr data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eDry, fine-textured close with length and clarity driven by Avize limestone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003e“Vibrant freshness, lemon and brioche aroma and tangy, citrus and spice flavours. A wine of minerality and tension.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003e– \u003cstrong\u003eRoger Voss\u003c\/strong\u003e, Wine Enthusiast, \u003cstrong\u003e96\u003c\/strong\u003e points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2224\"\u003e“Aromatic and pretty on the nose … lemon meringue and hazelnut. Burgundian texture with supple, rounded mouthfeel and a long, mineral finish.”\u003c\/em\u003e– \u003cstrong\u003eJeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e95\u003c\/strong\u003e points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2391\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2361\"\u003e“Croissants, sliced pears, apples, white flowers and almonds. Very silky … soft and beautifully balanced.”\u003c\/em\u003e– \u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e95\u003c\/strong\u003e points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2561\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2531\"\u003e“Hints of pastry, lemon curd and chopped hazelnut. Juicy core of ripe white peach and apricot … creamy mousse and lightly salty finish.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2534\"\u003e– \u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e93\u003c\/strong\u003e points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eFiner Details:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eStyle – Champagne\u003cbr\u003eVarietal – Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003eCountry – France\u003cbr\u003eRegion – Champagne\u003cbr\u003eVintage – 2017\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size – 750ml\u003cbr\u003eABV – 12.5%\u003cbr\u003eClosure – Cork\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis Roederer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42457831047255,"sku":"LRBDB-17","price":174.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/e18be917-dbdb-4fc0-84ac-a5171f208574.jpg?v=1767594551","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/louis-roederer-blanc-de-blancs-2017","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}