Louis Roederer
Champagne Cristal 2016
Other years:
2014| Denomination | AOC Champagne Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 55% Pinot Nero, 45% Chardonnay |
| Year | 2016 |
| Product name | Champagne Cristal 2016 |
| Color | On visual inspection, the crystal is nothing but crystal clear! The mousse is rich with fine, endless bubbles. |
| Perfume | The olfactory sensations are broad, intense, reminiscent of warm bread crust, dried fruit, honey, chocolate and delicate spicy sensations |
| Taste | The palate is rich, satisfying with exciting concentration and length. |
| Pairings | To taste with the best cavials, fish, crustaceans and lobster. |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Country | France |
| Other years | 2014 |
Description
Champagne Cristal from Maison Louis Roederer with the AOC designation is born in Reims, in that area of northern France traditionally dedicated to the production of some of the most renowned champagnes in the world. Cristal has a fascinating history, having been created in 1876 at the request of Tsar Alexander II to receive annually the Maison's best cuvée, embellished with an original detail: a pure crystal bottle. A prized blend that draws its strong personality from the unique characteristics of the Champagne terroir. The climate is influenced by two forces: continental and oceanic. This results in harsh winters with little seasonal temperature variation, a fair amount of rainfall, and abundant sunshine in summer. The soil is calcareous with a chalky undertone that ensures excellent drainage and gives the local products an unmistakable mineral aftertaste. Cristal Champagne is made only in the richest years using a very specific blend: 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay. The harvest takes place exactly 100 days after the vines bloom, generally during the first ten days of October. In the cellar, the first 2,000 liters obtained from the pressing represent the actual cuvée. The must immediately begins an initial fermentation process that lasts until spring, the period during which the Chef des Caves tastes and determines the harmonious combination of the crus. The secondary fermentation takes place in the pupitres, special racks that allow the champagne to maintain the correct position during the riddling. At this point the Cristal is ready for a double rest before the habillage of the bottle: 6 years in the cellar and 8 months after the dégorgement.
Awards
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2016
97/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2016
98/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2016
97/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2016
96/100
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Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C.
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Pairings
- Start up year: 1776
- Bottles produced: 3.200.000
- Hectares: 250
Our plot-by-plot approach to vine cultivation, which takes into account the specificities of the different soils, enables us to produce exceptionally mature grapes. Read more
| Name | Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 55% Pinot Nero, 45% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Louis Roederer |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |