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“Roederer Cristal” is one of the most famous and sought-after champagnes in the world. Its origins date back to 1876, making it one of the longest-standing ultra-premium champagne bottlings.
A golden hue with fine bubbles creates a wonderful impression of an excellent champagne. The nose offers hints of citrus and candied apricots. On the palate, toasted nuttiness combines with seductive hints of vanilla. This is an energetic champagne with great potential to develop further.
The foundation of Cristal lies in Grand Cru vineyards acquired by Louis Roederer in the mid-19th century. Unlike other champagne houses that relied on purchasing wine from winemakers, Roederer took complete control of the entire production process, from the vineyard to the final bottling.
2009 was a sunny year with a true, very cold and dry winter, followed by a wonderful sunny summer and an almost rain-free August and September. All of this led to traditional vine growth, excellent health, and extraordinary grape ripening, allowing for the production of dense, fruity, and noble wines. The rich, radiant, and utterly enticing 2009 Cristal is characterized by extraordinary depth and stunning purity.
15% of the juices were fermented in oak barrels. The champagne was aged for 6 years in the bottle on its lees and rested for an additional 6 months in the bottle after disgorgement.
Dosage - 8g/l.
Serve as an aperitif at a temperature of 8-10 °C with sweet and sour prawns, chicken and truffle coulis, chicken liver wrap, crispy duck salad, oven-baked lamb mousse.
A very rich and full-bodied Cristal that harks back to 2006 or 1989 in style. It's round and rich, which underlies the ripeness of the vintage. Lots of dried-apple and pineapple character with bread dough and flan flavors. The bubbles are so fine you almost don't notice them. Very vinous style.
White peach and acacia blossom aromas accent the flavors of poached apple, gingersnap biscuit, pastry cream and spun honey in this harmonious Champagne. The satiny mousse caresses the palate, while firm, focused acidity drives the lasting finish. Drink now through 2030
The Louis Roederer Champagne House, established in 1776 in Reims, France, has been crafting top-quality champagne, esteemed worldwide, for over 240 years. This independent, family-owned house gained fame for creating the legendary "Cristal prestige cuvee." To this day, the company's management remains in the hands of the family, with the seventh-generation representative, Frédéric Rouzaud, currently at the helm. Louis Roederer distinguishes itself by producing the majority of its champagnes exclusively from grapes grown in its own vineyards, a significant portion of which are located in prestigious Grand Cru territories.
Unique Louis Roederer Champagne Style
Louis Roederer champagnes are characterized by their elegance, subtlety, perfect balance, and aging potential. Great emphasis is placed on the highest quality grapes from their own vineyards and a meticulous winemaking process.
Brut Premier: The flagship multi-vintage champagne of the house, known for its balanced flavor and elegance. It is a harmonious blend of approximately 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, and 20% Pinot Meunier.
Vintage: A vintage champagne produced in exceptional years, typically dominated by Pinot Noir (around 70%) and complemented by Chardonnay (around 30%). It exhibits complexity and aging potential.
Blanc de Blancs: A 100% Chardonnay champagne, distinguished by its minerality, elegance, and freshness.
Rosé Vintage: An elegant rosé champagne, usually made from Pinot Noir (around 70%) with a small amount of Chardonnay (around 30%). It offers notes of red berries and flowers.
Cristal: The prestigious cuvée, created specifically for Tsar Alexander II, made only from the best vintages of Chardonnay (around 40%) and Pinot Noir (around 60%) grapes. It is known for its impeccable balance, elegance, and aging potential.
Cristal Rosé: A luxurious rosé version of Cristal, produced using the saignée method from Pinot Noir (around 55%) and Chardonnay (around 45%) grapes.
Prestigious Louis Roederer Vineyards
Louis Roederer owns an impressive 240 hectares of vineyards, most of which are located in Grand Cru and Premier Cru areas.
Montagne de Reims: Renowned for high-quality Pinot Noir grapes, which provide structure and strength to the champagnes.
Côte des Blancs: Famous for elegant and mineral Chardonnay grapes.
Vallée de la Marne: Contributes to the complexity of the champagnes with Pinot Meunier grapes.
Their own vineyards allow Louis Roederer to strictly control the quality of the grapes and ensure the distinctiveness of their champagnes.
Aging and Best Time to Enjoy
Louis Roederer champagnes are aged for a long time in cellars, giving them more complexity and subtlety. Even the basic Brut Premier is aged for several years. Vintage and prestige cuvée champagnes, such as Cristal, are aged even longer, gaining exceptional depth and elegance. These champagnes have excellent aging potential and can be enjoyed both young and mature.
