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Louis Roederer, Cristal Champagne

Louis Roederer, Cristal Champagne

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Louis Roederer

Balanced and refined, with great length, a silky texture and fruity aromas, complemented by a powerful mineral quality with white fruit and citrus notes.

Producer Information

This most famous wine was created in 1876 to satisfy the demanding tastes of Tsar Alexander II. The emperor asked Louis Roederer to reserve the House’s best cuvée for him every year. He was particularly fond of the House’s wine. To distinguish this cuvée, this exceptional champagne came in a flat-bottomed, transparent lead-crystal bottle. The new brand was named after this precious material, which is particularly transparent and luminous.

Wine Making

Produced uniquely during the best years, when the Chardonnay (around 40%) and Pinot noir (around 60%) grapes have attained perfect maturity, Cristal is aged for 6 years in Louis Roederer’s cellars and left for a further 8 months after dégorgement.

Tasting Note

First created in 1876 for Alexander II of Russia, and now one of the most highly prized Champagnes in the world. Bursts from the glass with fresh hazelnut and apple scents. Elegant, deep, silky textured and immensely concentrated.

Food Matching

Pair with salmon, tuna, shellfish, lobster, beluga caviar, pork, and white meats.

Technical Details

Colour	White
Style	Champagne
Country	France
Region	Champagne
Abv	12%
Grapes	60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay
Wine Body	Light
More Features	Vegetarian, Vegan, Practicing Organic, Certified Biodynamic, Sustainable
Oak Ageing	None
Closure Type	Cork
Case Size	6
Unit Size	75 CL
Sulphites	Yes

Technical details
Colour	White
Style	Champagne
Country	France
Region	Champagne
ABV	12%
Unit Size	75CL
Grapes	60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay
Wine Body	Light
Oak Ageing	None
Closure	Cork
Sulphites	Yes
More Features	Vegetarian Vegan Practicing Organic Certified Biodynamic Sustainable