Louis Roederer Cristal
Champagne Brut Respectful agriculture. 60 months in bottle.
It is difficult to describe a champagne like Louis Roederer Cristal 2015, a perfumed and brilliant sparkling wine that on the nose offers a journey through aromas reminiscent of ears of corn about to be harvested and honey in harmony with concentrated citrus and candied touches. Ripe fruit and slightly toasted notes also appear. On the palate it displays its undisputed elegance through notes of yellow fruit accompanied by the chalky freshness and a subtly saline touch that is so characteristic of Cristal. A champagne as complete as it is exquisite, as seductive as it is sublime.Dry |
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About Louis Roederer Cristal
Louis Roederer Cristal is a champagne which Louis Roederer created only in certain years- years when the grapes are excellent and perfectly ripened.
Louis Roederer Cristal is the most famous champagne by Louis Roederer. It was first developed in 1876 under the order of Tsar Alexander II, who asked that it be reserved for the best vintage. Louis Roederer Cristal is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir varieties, vinified in oak barrels with a weekly movement and five years of maturing in the cellar. Once done disgorging rests for 8 months before going to market. A cool champagne, lots of character. A symbol of luxury and prestige presented in a glass bottle with a flat bottom.
2015 | It is difficult to describe a champagne like Louis Roederer Cristal 2015, a perfumed and brilliant sparkling wine that on the nose offers a journey through aromas reminiscent of ears of corn about to be harvested and honey in harmony with concentrated citrus and candied touches. Ripe fruit and slightly toasted notes also appear. On the palate it displays its undisputed elegance through notes of yellow fruit accompanied by the chalky freshness and a subtly saline touch that is so characteristic of Cristal. A champagne as complete as it is exquisite, as seductive as it is sublime. | |
2014 | Louis Roederer Cristal 2014 is a champagne of copious fleshiness and profound maturity where the fruit and finesse dazzle in their full splendor. A delicate and saline expression where the influence of the chalky soils is particularly evident, bestowing an exquisite mineral freshness. A forthright and complex champagne, more quintessentially Cristal than ever, replete with virtues and allure. | |
2012 | Louis Roederer Cristal 2012 is a mature sparkling wine with a refined effervescence and a rich, complex bouquet of citrus fruits, hints of white flowers, and nuances of toasted hazelnut. On the palate, it is flavorful, concentrated, and exceedingly luscious. With a robust onset, a silky progression, and a prolonged, compelling finish, this champagne is enveloping and well-structured. |
2015 |
95+
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2014 |
96
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97
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2012 |
97+
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98
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2009 |
95
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97
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2008 |
97
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100
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2007 |
95
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96
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2005 |
93
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94
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2004 |
97
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