Jen Resnick

9.0

A superior rioja! — a month ago

Sunny

9.4

Paarn 20€ und schlug in der Blindverkostung 300€ Weine — 7 months ago

Mark S.

9.0

Golden yellow. Pear citrus nuts liqueur vanilla herb chalk mineral rich white flower. dry. 40% boule blanc, 20% grenache blanc, 20% marsanne, 20% roussanne, CHATEAU RIVIERE LE HAUT GRAND VIN BLANC LA CLAPE 19 @5500, sommelier, 241116-241207 — a year ago

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%). — 2 years ago

Michael Chelus

9.3

Apple, lemon, cedar, dried apricot, honey, mango and oak. Great acidity and balance. — 2 months ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.0

Medium ruby , slightly deeper than the Imperial , slightly brighter , more ruby rim . Quite deep and closed on the nose , more deeply fruited , blackberry , dark cherry , ripe red plum. This has more spice on the palate , with some herbal hints , blackberry , plum and black pepper . Good valume and a more juicy , fruit driven profile , quite firm tannins still and balanced acidity . Good length , with a darker fruited finish . Young still needs a bit more time, 2-5 years or so and will last well a further 10 . — 9 months ago

Neil Valenzuela

8.9

Deep ruby color. Aromas of black and blue fruit, oak and dark chocolate. Not bad for the price. — 2 years ago

Cary Fisher

8.9

Floral notes with mineral undertones. A lot going on. We loved it with homemade roasted tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches — 7 months ago

with Mark

Mark S.

9.0

Dark cherry red. Oak, vanilla. Black currant. Chocolate nuance. Good acidity. Mid body. Dry, Elegant. 55% Mourvedre, 30% Syrah, 10% Grenache, 5% Carignan, CHATEAU RIVIERE LE HAUT GRAND VIN ROUGE LA CLAPE 21 @5500, sommelier, 241116-241207 — a year ago

Mark S.

8.9

GSM sweet and spicy. Good balanced. Chateau Riviere de Haut La clape Mourvèdre 21 @5500, sommelier, 241103 — a year ago