Louis RoedererCristal 2015

Product code: 16818
£253.90 inc VAT
£1,523.40 / case of 6
France
Champagne from
Champagne, France
Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Champagne
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Reims
Type
Type: Champagne
Winery
Winery: Louis Roederer
Alcohol
Alcohol: 12%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon
Grape
Grape: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Grape: 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay
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Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Champagne
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Reims
Type
Type: Champagne
Winery
Winery: Louis Roederer
Alcohol
Alcohol: 12%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon
Grape
Grape: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Grape: 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay

Product Notes

Louis Roederer Cristal is an exquisite, prestigious champagne emitting a fine blend of richness and elegance. Created in 1876 for Russia's Tsar Alexander II, this distinguished wine is highly sought after. Bright gold in colour, it offers a complex nose of citrus and white fruit with nuances of toasted almonds. Its silky texture and chalky minerality introduce a palate bursting with well-balanced freshness and mature fruits, underpinned by a rich, winey finish. Exemplifying Roederer's winemaking finesse, Cristal is a blend of Grand Crus from the Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne and Côte des Blancs. A palatial experience indeed.

Tasting Notes

Intense, bright and luminous golden hue. Dynamic effervescence with a continuous stream of fine bubbles. Intense, fragrant bouquet of great purity. Concentrated and candied citrus fruit mingle delicately with notes of grain and lightly roasted almonds. The lovely sensation of big ripe fruit is balanced and lifted by energetic fresh tangy overtones. Fruity palate with a silky texture, complemented by soft bubbles that are perfectly integrated and deliciously elegant. The purity and perfection of the ripe yellow fruit melt into the intense chalky freshness, typical of Cristal, that is both powdery and saline. Dense, juicy, concentrated and long on the mid-palate, thanks to the spicy and sappy structure resulting from partial ageing in large oak vats (foudres) The finish builds to a crescendo, revealing a rich grainy and velvety texture that is wrapped in a long, saline and superbly elegant finish.

About the Winery

Louis Roederer

Established by Louis Roederer in the early 19th century, the Louis Roederer winery has an illustrious history interwoven with the prestige of fine wines and the allure of French elegance. Nestled in the region of Champagne, this winery is renowned for its unrivalled quality and its unparalleled commitment to the art of winemaking.

Throughout its long-standing history, the Louis Roederer winery has sought to produce world-class wines that capture the essence of the Champagne terroir. Over time, the winery has eschewed the use of pesticides and herbicide, instead adopting an increasingly organic and biodynamic approach to viticulture; the result is a catalogue of exquisite wines that rival any in the world.

The vineyards of Louis Roederer span 240 hectares across the most exceptional sites of the Champagne region. These vineyards are carefully tended to by seasoned professionals who ensure that each grape reaches its optimum ripeness before being hand-harvested. The resulting yields translate into some of the most distinguished champagnes consistently lauded, by critics and connoisseurs alike.

Perhaps the crown jewel of the Louis Roederer collection is the famed Cristal. First created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II of Russia – this vintner's masterpiece has since become synonymous with affluence and sophistication - its delicate effervescence and complex bouquet winning it coveted places in the cellars of discerning wine enthusiasts the world over.

Beyond its venerated wine list, Louis Roederer winery presents a fascinating narrative of heritage, perseverance, and innovation. Its legacy continues to thrive under the direction of Frederic Rouzaud, the seventh generation of the Roederer family, who with acute business acumen and unwavering dedication, has guided the winery into a new era of reverence and renown.

In totality, the Louis Roederer winery represents a celebration of the best in French champagne – a testament to the traditions of the past and to the promises of the future in the realm of luxury sparkling wines. In truth the Louis Roederer winery, is so much more than just a winery, it’s a symbol of French winemaking at its peak.

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