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Cristal 2015 Louis Roederer 75 cl

Original price was: €292,80.Current price is: €282,00. VAT incl.

Why buy it?
Cristal 2015 epitomizes the elegance and purity of Champagne. Produced exclusively in the best vintages, this wine represents the pinnacle of Louis Roederer’s winemaking expertise. Its extraordinary finesse, aromatic complexity, and aging potential make it an ideal choice for collectors and Champagne enthusiasts.

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Description

History
Created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II of Russia, Cristal is the first prestige cuvée of Champagne. The 2015 vintage marks an exceptional year, with grapes sourced from 45 biodynamically cultivated Grand Cru parcels. For the first time since 2002, all historic parcels were included in the blend, offering a complete expression of Louis Roederer’s terroir.

Grapes used

  • 60% Pinot Noir

  • 40% Chardonnay

Production method
Grapes are hand-harvested from vineyards over 20 years old, situated on chalky soils. Fermentation occurs partly in oak barrels (25%) and partly in stainless steel tanks, without malolactic fermentation, to preserve freshness and fruit purity. The wine ages on the lees for 6-7 years, followed by 6-12 months of post-disgorgement aging. Dosage is 7 g/l.

Alcohol content
12% vol.

Tasting notes

  • Color: Bright straw yellow with golden highlights.

  • Nose: Complex aromas of yellow fruit, toasted almonds, candied citrus, clover honey, and floral notes of jasmine.

  • Palate: Silky and creamy structure with extremely fine bubbles. Flavors of lemon, acacia honey, ginger, and pastry merge into a long, mineral, and saline finish.

Possible pairings
Perfect as a luxurious aperitif or paired with refined dishes such as oysters, caviar, foie gras, grilled fish, and soft cheeses. Also ideal with light Asian cuisine.

Additional information

Weight 1,5 kg

Brand

Louis Roederer

The foundation of the maison takes place in 1776, but it will have the turning point when it will be taken over by Louis Roederer in 1833, who in addition to naming the company with his name, will introduce innovations for the care in the cultivation of his own vineyards, and will buy new ones personally selecting the best. Thanks to the attention to these details, his bottles will soon reach the United States and in particular Russia, reaching the table of Tsar Alexander II. It was in 1876 that the first "prestige cuvée" was created for the Tsar marketed under the name of "Cristal", which will soon become one of the best-selling and universally appreciated champagnes for its great elegance and quality. Even today this great elegance constitutes the unique style of the company, known and appreciated all over the world with more than 3,000,000 bottles produced and marketed, under the guidance of the seventh generation of the family. We arrive at this version through the collaboration between the maison and the architect Philippe Starck, for the realization of what appears to be a stylistic renewal or rather a real challenge launched by both; the label, with a completely different graphic aspect compared to the classic and prestigious design usually used by the maison, already underlines this aspect, while in the product we will find the exaltation of the natural characteristics of the grape and of the terroir from which it comes, with procedures of biodynamic agriculture.

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