{"product_id":"louis-roederer-carte-blanche-demi-sec-champagne","title":"Louis Roederer Carte Blanche Demi-Sec Champagne","description":"\n\u003csection class=\"bb-product-detail\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__eyebrow\"\u003e\n    Barrels \u0026amp; Beyond PH · French Champagne · Demi-Sec Collection\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch1 class=\"bb-product-detail__title\"\u003e\n    Louis Roederer Carte Blanche Demi-Sec Champagne\n  \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__meta\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eChampagne, France\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eMulti-Vintage Demi-Sec Champagne\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e38 g\/L Dosage\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eChardonnay · Pinot Noir · Meunier\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eRich, Creamy and Fresh\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eApproximately 3–4 Years Cellar Maturation\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003e750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003e\n      Description\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eLouis Roederer Carte Blanche Demi-Sec\n        is an elegant, richly textured multi-vintage\n        Champagne inspired by the generous style of\n        fine Champagne enjoyed during the nineteenth\n        century.\u003c\/strong\u003e Distinguished by its beautiful\n        balance of delicate sweetness, bright acidity\n        and creamy effervescence, Carte Blanche offers\n        expressive notes of baked apple, ripe fruit,\n        white flowers, honey, almonds and frangipane.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Created by the historic Champagne House of\n        Louis Roederer, Carte Blanche celebrates a\n        traditional approach to Champagne in which\n        richness and sweetness are carefully balanced\n        by finesse, freshness and aromatic precision.\n        Its approachable yet sophisticated character\n        makes it a particularly versatile choice\n        for gastronomic enjoyment.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The cuvée is produced from three classic\n        Champagne grape varieties: Chardonnay,\n        Pinot Noir and Meunier. The producer's\n        general Carte Blanche profile identifies\n        a composition of 40% Chardonnay,\n        40% Pinot Noir and 20% Meunier,\n        although the precise percentages can\n        vary between individual numbered blends.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Like the House's Collection Champagne,\n        Carte Blanche combines wines from\n        carefully selected vineyard parcels\n        with reserves from previous harvests.\n        These reserve wines introduce depth,\n        maturity and continuity, supporting\n        the expressive fruit character of\n        the more recent harvest.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Carte Blanche is distinguished from\n        the House's Brut Collection cuvées\n        by its higher dosage. With\n        38 grams per litre, the finished\n        Champagne falls within the\n        Demi-Sec category, offering a\n        clearly richer, gently sweet\n        profile while retaining freshness.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The producer's approach to blending\n        ensures that this additional richness\n        does not overwhelm the wine.\n        Bright acidity, fine bubbles and\n        restrained mineral character provide\n        the tension needed for a balanced,\n        elegant finish.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        After approximately three to four\n        years in the House's cellars,\n        Carte Blanche develops an inviting\n        combination of mature fruit,\n        gentle pastry notes and a\n        beautifully rounded mouthfeel.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        In the glass, the Champagne\n        reveals a pale golden colour\n        and delicate, persistent bubbles.\n        Its aromatic profile unfolds\n        through cooked apple, caramelised\n        orchard fruit, floral honey,\n        white blossoms, almonds and\n        freshly baked pastry.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        On the palate, Carte Blanche\n        is generous, creamy and\n        wonderfully expressive.\n        Its soft, rounded fruit\n        is balanced by fine acidity,\n        which brings energy and\n        definition to the wine's\n        richer character.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Toasted almond and frangipane\n        contribute a refined pastry-like\n        dimension, while subtle citrus\n        freshness prevents the wine\n        from becoming excessively heavy.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The finish is persistent,\n        harmonious and beautifully\n        balanced, allowing the creamy\n        texture, ripe fruit and\n        vibrant acidity to remain\n        in graceful equilibrium.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Carte Blanche is also\n        particularly appealing at\n        the dining table. Louis Roederer\n        recommends pairing it with\n        spicy cuisine, blue cheeses,\n        citrus-accented dishes and\n        fine milk chocolate.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        These pairings demonstrate\n        the versatility of a\n        well-made Demi-Sec Champagne:\n        its gentle sweetness can\n        soften certain spicy flavours,\n        while its acidity and\n        fine mousse provide freshness\n        against richer foods.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eWith its distinctive Demi-Sec style,\n        carefully balanced sweetness, elegant\n        reserve-wine complexity and the\n        craftsmanship of Champagne Louis Roederer,\n        Carte Blanche is a sophisticated choice\n        for Champagne enthusiasts, refined dining,\n        dessert pairings and memorable celebrations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003e\n      What Makes Carte Blanche Different?\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Carte Blanche occupies a distinctive\n        position within Champagne Louis Roederer's\n        collection, offering a richer expression\n        of the House's characteristic balance\n        and finesse.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eDemi-Sec Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Carte Blanche contains a higher dosage\n        than a traditional Brut Champagne.\n        The producer specifies 38 g\/L,\n        placing it within the recognised\n        Demi-Sec sweetness category.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Inspiration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Its generous, creamy personality\n        draws inspiration from the\n        traditional Champagne styles\n        favoured during the nineteenth\n        century, when sweeter Champagnes\n        were more common.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eBalance Rather Than Sweetness Alone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Bright acidity, fine bubbles\n        and mineral freshness keep\n        the wine lively and balanced\n        despite its richer texture.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Vintage Complexity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Blending wines from different\n        harvests allows Louis Roederer\n        to introduce depth and maturity\n        while maintaining continuity\n        of house character.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eGastronomic Versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        The combination of fruit,\n        sweetness and freshness\n        makes Carte Blanche\n        particularly well suited\n        to spicy dishes, blue cheeses,\n        savoury pastries and selected\n        desserts.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eDistinct from Collection Brut:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Although Carte Blanche\n        shares the House's blending\n        expertise with the Collection\n        series, it is deliberately\n        made in the Demi-Sec style\n        rather than Brut.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        It is also distinct\n        from Cristal and\n        Cristal Rosé, which\n        have their own vineyard\n        selection, production methods\n        and individual vintage identities.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003e\n      Official Grape Composition and Blending\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Carte Blanche is made\n        using Chardonnay, Pinot Noir\n        and Meunier, three grape\n        varieties that complement\n        one another in the finished\n        Champagne.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The producer's general\n        Carte Blanche cuvée profile\n        records the following composition:\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40%\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40%\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeunier:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20%\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Contributes finesse,\n        floral character, bright\n        acidity and the mineral\n        freshness that balances\n        the Champagne's sweeter style.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Provides fruit concentration,\n        structure and the rounded\n        texture that contributes\n        to Carte Blanche's\n        rich, creamy personality.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eMeunier:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Adds expressive orchard\n        fruit and a supple,\n        approachable dimension\n        to the final blend.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eReserve Wines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Selected wines from earlier\n        harvests complement the\n        principal base wines,\n        adding maturity, complexity\n        and aromatic depth.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eOak Vinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Louis Roederer uses oak\n        for a portion of the\n        wines. The general online\n        cuvée record identifies\n        7% wine in oak,\n        while documented individual\n        blends can have different\n        proportions.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The producer's historical\n        technical sheet also\n        describes partial malolactic\n        fermentation and the use\n        of selected oak-matured\n        reserve wines.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eImportant Blend Qualification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Carte Blanche is a\n        multi-vintage Champagne,\n        and its exact grape\n        proportions and oak\n        treatment may vary\n        between numbered releases.\n        The general figures\n        above are not a\n        guarantee of the\n        composition of every lot.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The actual release's\n        precise blend and\n        disgorgement date should\n        be confirmed using\n        the identifying details\n        of the supplied bottle\n        whenever available.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"bb-product-detail__section-title\"\u003e\n      Vineyard Origins and Champagne Terroir\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bb-product-detail__section-body\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Carte Blanche brings together\n        wines from carefully selected\n        vineyard sites across the\n        Champagne region, drawing on\n        Louis Roederer's estate vineyards\n        and trusted partner winegrowers.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The producer identifies\n        three principal vineyard\n        origins in the general\n        Carte Blanche profile,\n        each accounting for\n        approximately one-third\n        of the geographical sourcing.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eLa Rivière:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Associated with the\n        Marne Valley, contributing\n        expressive fruit and\n        complementary richness.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eLa Montagne:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Associated with the\n        Montagne de Reims,\n        an important source\n        of Pinot Noir\n        character and structure.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eLa Côte:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        Associated with the\n        Côte des Blancs,\n        contributing Chardonnay\n        freshness and\n        chalk-driven precision.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        Selected partner\n        winegrowers contribute\n        additional fruit from\n        vineyards chosen for\n        their quality and\n        suitability for the\n        House's desired style.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        The diversity of\n        vineyards and grape\n        varieties enables\n        the winemaking team\n        to create a Champagne\n        combining mature fruit,\n        elegant texture and\n        refreshing acidity.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cp\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eCarte Blanche expresses the\n        breadth of Louis Roederer's\n        Champagne terroirs through a\n        generous, harmonious and\n        gastronomic Demi-Sec style.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Champagne Louis Roederer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40247069147188,"sku":null,"price":8200.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/1883\/0132\/files\/Louis_Roederer_Carte_Blanche_Demi-Sec_French_Champagne_750ml_bottle.png?v=1793348058","url":"https:\/\/barrelsandbeyondph.com\/products\/louis-roederer-carte-blanche-demi-sec-champagne","provider":"Barrels \u0026 Beyond PH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}