Louis Roederer Champagne Orfevres Limited Edition Brut Millesime

12% alcohol. Tasted blind. Pale amber color. Evolved, savory nose with quite tertiary aromas of chopped nuts, some bruised apple, light bready notes of autolysis, light leesy tones, a sweeter hint of juicy yellow fruits and an oxidative touch of sorrel. The wine feels very dry and light-to-medium-bodied on the palate with a sparse yet still surprisingly lively mousse and evolved flavors of bruised Granny Smith apple, some salty mineral tones, a little bit of chalk dust, light autolytic notes …

From magnum. Light yellow colour with only a hint of ageing. Plenty of vibrant acidity and mousse from the tiniest pinprick bubbles I've ever seen. Lovely hazelnut and golden honey on the nose and palate in a very clear, refreshing style. Lots of white bread/cake. Absolutely bone dry. Continued to open in the glass. Reminded me a lot of the 85 DP but a little fresher and not quite as deep.