Cristal 2016 is a return to the almost perfect balance of those mature, finely tuned years, following in the footsteps of Champagnes best vintages - such as the fabulous and unforgettable 2002, 2008 and 2012 - with a new and exciting interpretation. This vintage has presented us with pure, well-structured wines, further elevated by supreme freshness and precision.

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Champagne Louis Roederer Cristal Brut 2016 75 Cl

Name: Champagne Louis Roederer Cristal Brut 2016 75 Cl
Brand: Louis Roederer
SKU: 19147
Price: 355.00 EUR
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Cristal 2016 is a return to the almost perfect balance of those mature, finely tuned years, following in the footsteps of Champagne's best vintages - such as the fabulous and unforgettable 2002, 2008 and 2012 - with a new and exciting interpretation. This vintage h - Read more...

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Louis Roederer

The Louis Roederer maison was founded in Reims, in the Champagne region in 1776. But it was only in 1833, when inherited by Louis Roederer, that it received its current name. In addition to its name, Louis Roederer transformed the maison into one of the most prestigious wineries in the world. Louis believed that the quality of the wines was a reflection of the excellence of the soil and the grapes used in their production, for this reason, he acquired plots of land and cultivated his own vineyards, an unprecedented practice at the time. Currently, the maison has 240 hectares of its own vineyards, located in the main areas of Champagne, in the so-called Grand and Premier Crus.

Producer

Louis Roederer

Producer

Louis Roederer

Country

França

Region

Champagne

Capacity

0.75 L

Grape

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Alcohol Content (%)

Capacity

0.75 L

Region

Champagne

Country

França

Grape

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Alcohol Content (%)

Bright, shiny yellow hue. Magnificent fine, slow-moving bubbles. The bouquet is intense, deep and precise, combining scents of white flowers (acacia), concentrated, roasted citrus (lemons) and ripe yellow fruit (peaches, mirabelle plums). After a few minutes, subtle iodised, powdery and roasted overtones emerge, the result of the autolysis of the yeasts during the “sur lattes” ageing process. On the palate, there is an immediate impression, soft and delicate, more accessible than ever! It is like a zabaglione with concentrated, juicy and ripe fruit, the hallmark of the great Pinot noirs from the heatwave in 2016 with their soft, caressing texture derived from the chalky soil in which they grow. The bubbles are tactile, perfectly integrated and almost salty. Wheat and oyster shell notes are the signature of the slow and late ripening great Chardonnays. The substance is there, powdery, grainy and deliciously chocolatey. We are very close to having the “ideal” balance, the wine is crisp, saline and iodised, with a long, chalky, crystalline finish that lingers and builds to a crescendo