2020 Louis Roederer Camille "Volibarts" Coteaux Champenois Blanc
95JS
93VN
92WS
$179.99
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James Suckling
Reviewed July 2023This is a cool, mineral and even austere white, showing notes of apricot stones, chalk, wet clay, white ash, grapefruit and sandalwood. It’s medium-bodied, sharp and alert, with spiciness and tension. Chardonnay from lieu-dit Volibarts in Le Mesnil-Sur-Oger. Mostly vinified in ceramic with 25% in new oak. Better from 2024. (CN)
Professional Reviews
93
Vinous
The 2020 Camille Hommage Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Coteaux Champenois is nuanced and polished. Lemon confit, white flowers, mint and white pepper are all finely delineated. The Chardonnay is quite a bit more reticent than the Pinot at this stage. Perhaps that reflects a move towards more large format oak. My impression is that the Roederer team is still figuring out this wine. Even so, the 2020 is pretty tasty. 93+ (AG)
92
Wine Spectator
A graceful white, with flint, smoke and spice accents on the nose transitioning to flavors of persimmon and golden apple fruit, with toasted almond, Meyer lemon and saffron notes. Long and creamy, with deftly honed acidity well-meshed with the plush profile. Drink now through 2034. (AN)
Notes
This still white wine comes from the Volibarts parcel in Mesnil Grand Cru, which neighbors les Chetillons. It is an outstanding example of the dizzying heights a still white wine from this area known for champagne can reach. -Gary Westby, K&L
Details
| Origin | Champagne, France |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Alcohol Content | 12% |
| SKU | 1842126 |
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