Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

So, I haven’t had a Collection Series from Roederer. Thought I’d give the 243 a try. It is nice but very much like all the N/V’s I’ve had from them. If you put a N/V Roederer in my hand blind, I’d tell you this is Roderer. It’s a distinctive style. Just like you couldn’t fool me with any vintage of Silver Oak.

Soft; lemon, lime, both peaches, some blackberries, kiwi, bruised red apple to cider, overripe pineapple, tropical melons, baguette crust, cream, saline, grainy chalkiness, sea fossils, limestone marl, crispy acidity, jasmine, white flowers and a well balanced, nicely structured, not overly polish, 90 second finish.

Made from one-third of the grapes stemming from each of the "La Rivière", "La Montagne" and "La Côte" vineyards, Collection is composed of a base vintage, oak-aged reserve wines and wines from the "Perpetual Reserve", which follows the principles of the solera method and was created in 2012.

The number 243 represents the House’s 243rd blend since its creation. Collection 243 is made from the 2018 vintage to which 10% of oak-aged reserve wines (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017) and 31% from the ‘’Perpetual Reserve’’ (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017) were added.

26% of the blend undergoes malolactic fermentation. Collection 243 was aged for 3 to 4 years in the cellar. Its dosage is 8 g/litre

This cuvée is comprised of Chardonnay (42%), Pinot Noir (40%) and Pinot Meunier (18%). — a year ago

Chris England

9.2

A new Rioja for me I grabbed in Spain from @gabymeetswine @vilaviniteca @ €105 & whilst nice I think it’s overpriced as you get just as good quality in many £40-£50 Rioja but that said it’s nice 😉 & quite unusually earthy & mineral laden 😁 leave 5 years 👍

📍 Olivier Riviere Losares 2013 Rioja

🏵 92-93 points

🍇 Mazuela, Graciano & Tempranillo

🍷 Deep dark ruby

👃 Soggy earth, gravel, minerals & pencil lead through muted dark cherry w/ a light smokey soaked oak tone, red currant, balsamic & herbs then the oak really pushed through on steroids after a couple of hours

👄 Med body of red & dark cherry in balsamic w/ cocoa & minerals galore w/ a touch of blackberry

🎯 Med+ dry tannic red & dark cherry/berry cocoa mineral earthy linger w/ an okay follow through
— 6 years ago

Will Rogers

9.7

Carmel by the Sea dinner — 6 years ago

Ryan Hayward

9.2

A really good fortified wine. Very much similar to a port. — 7 years ago

Isabelle Morin

9.2

24 Orrell. Gift from Gen. Soooo Good — 7 years ago

Mitchell Miller

9.1

Typical scent of vanilla, baking spice, dill, fruit, and red fruit. Lots of energy on the palate, a little smokey character, earthiness, and spice. Mineral finish. Rambunctious, but good. I like it! — 7 years ago

Daniel M

9.0

Clos la rivière, saint chinian 2019

No notes, red wine of the birthday celebration of my cousin. Good stuff, a bit of oak, with a bit of vanilla in the rear. Went well with a duck parmentier. — 2 years ago

Billy L.

9.2

BISTROT MARLOE PARIS 12 Rue du Commandant Rivière Paris 75008 FR🇫🇷
Dinner Young Santenay Paired nicely with all entrees, Food & Staff were Excellent! Great Time! Cheers 🍇🍷👍🏻👏🏻 — 2 years ago

Annelise Larson

8.9

First sipped in my childhood home in Nova Scotia. Crisp, clean. — 3 years ago

Pascal Jeangirard

9.0

2015 perfect stability a nice experience — 6 years ago

Rudi Sanchez-Colberg

9.5

Fantastic effort. Worth cellaring a while longer... — 6 years ago

Kevin M

9.2

Goutorbe-Bouillot Reflets de Rivière Brut, Champagne. Blend of 60% Meunière, 20%Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay from vines near the village of Damery. Very traditional , fruity and complex , yet still has good acidity and freshness. I can imagine it will develop some more with age. Very enjoyable wine. Used it to wash down it a turkey burger. #champagne #frenchwhitewine #goutorbe-bouillon #villageofdamery #refletsderiviere #nicholaspearce #growerschampagne #nonvintagechampagne #champagneanytime — 7 years ago

Buddy Wilson

9.8

Grown in the Russian River Valley which is perfectly suited for the delicate weather needed to grow perfect Pinot Noir. Tierra y Mar Is exceptional with perfectly balanced acidity notes of not Meg and clove highlight the depth and complexity of this 2015 Pinot Noir — 7 years ago

Doug Powers

9.0

[2021 Domaine Sauveroy Rivière Sauvage “Amphore” Anjou (Chenin Blanc)] Richer and more complex young Chenin Blanc, more mineral than pear/white peach, nicely balanced, needs some aging, medium-long finish, very good. — 2 years ago

with Jim

Billy L.

9.3

BISTROT MARLOE PARIS 12 Rue du Commandant Rivière Paris 75008 FR🇫🇷
Dinner Champagne 🍾Cheers 🥂 👍🏻👏🏻 — 2 years ago

Ricardo Bohn Goncalves

9.4

Py Imma Mai22 — 3 years ago

Bryan Vanderkruk

9.1

Very nice. Full bodied, dry, earthy, lots of spice. — 6 years ago

with Corrie

Riddley Walker

9.1

Спелая вишня, припущенная красная слива, красная смородина, ежевика, черника, ревень, мята, сухая земля, марганцовка, горькая корица. Среднее, подвижное тело с живой кислотностью и шелковой, сочной текстурой в рамке из ещё очень молодых, но отшлифованных танинов. Компактно и собранно, но не закрыто; с выраженной минеральностью; пока первично, но с хорошей глубиной и ощутимым потенциалом. Алкоголь даёт мягкое тепло, но не выжигает рецепторы; уравновешивающая его ментольная свежесть естественна и органична. Суровый, но верный баланс. Нужно ждать. — 7 years ago

with Rin

Ellen Clifford

8.9

At last a wine that is not the remains of my Champagne weekend. It’s a smidge green and tannic. I wish I’d saved it for a few years. This is potent and interesting and I think I should have just given it at least three years. D’oh. Maybe a day or so of being open will help because the potential on this is huge given fruit, tannins and acid. — 7 years ago

John Magee

9.0

Great white Bordeaux. Fruity and pleasant. — 7 years ago