The Roederer Collection 245 is the fourth release in Roederer's innovative numbered cuvée series, following the popular 242, 243, and 244. This solera-style Champagne has replaced their nonvintage brut and marks a shift towards sustainable practices and heightened quality, driven by the grower Champagne movement. Crafted from ~50% 2020 vintage grapes, 40% from their perpetual reserve ('12-'19), and 10% reserve wine aged in oak, the 245 embodies Roederer's focus on terroir and meticulous blending. The 2020 growing season in Champagne was warm and dry, with an early bud break and harvest. Ripe, healthy grapes with high sugar levels and balanced acidity resulted in concentrated, fresh wines with excellent aging potential. The blend has yet to be fully released, but we expect it to be around 40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, and 25% Pinot Meunier. The 245 is complex and beautifully balanced with a partial malolactic fermentation and a dosage of around 7 grams; it delivers vibrant acidity, depth, and persistence as one of the best nonvintage cuvees in the game. Roederer has increased its use of reserve wine aged in oak, adding further complexity, and each iteration is additionally becoming more complex due to the solera getting older with more vintages added. The result is an elegant and finely tuned champagne that is perfect for any occasion.