Louis Roederer
Champagne Cristal 2016
| 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 |
| Aging | Double ageing: 6 years in the cellar and 8 months after disgorgement |
- Vintage and designation: Cristal Brut 2016, Champagne AOC from Reims
- Grape variety: 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay from Grands and Premiers Crus of the Marne
- Method and ageing: Traditional method, 6 years in the cellar and 8 months after disgorgement
- Tasting notes: fine perlage; notes of citrus, acacia, yellow fruit, bread crust and honey
- Serving and longevity: serve at 6–8 °C; ageing potential 15–25 years; 12.5% vol.; 0.75 l bottle
Description
What kind of wine it is
Louis Roederer Cristal Brut is the Champagne produced in Reims from a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Crafted according to the strict rules of the Traditional Method, it is a structured wine with a fine and persistent mousse. The intense aromas recall citrus fruits, acacia and yellow fruit, interwoven with notes of bread crust, honey, dried fruit and delicate hints of iodine. On the palate, it offers a silky texture and a well-integrated effervescence, finishing with a long aftertaste marked by a vibrant salinity with a clear chalky character.
Where it comes from
The cuvée is made exclusively from the Grands and Premiers Crus of the Marne. The area, renowned for producing Champagne, boasts deep chalky and limestone soils, which ensure effective drainage and give the wine a distinct mineral tension. The climate combines continental and oceanic influences, with harsh winters and summer sunshine that favours the regular ripening of the grapes. Created in 1876 at the request of Tsar Alexander II, the label is now an absolute benchmark for the region and fully expresses its authentic viticultural vocation.
How it is produced
The harvest takes place exactly one hundred days after the vine flowers. During pressing, only the free-run must is selected, which immediately begins its first fermentation until spring, when the blend is defined. As required by the Traditional Method, the secondary fermentation takes place on traditional pupitres to allow for riddling. This is followed by a prolonged maturation characterised by a double resting period: six years of ageing in the cellar and a further eight months after disgorgement, essential steps to perfect its clear aromatic purity.
History and Curiosities
Created in 1876 to fulfil the wish of Tsar Alexander II, the iconic cuvée of the Maison became legendary thanks to its exclusive pure crystal bottle. This exquisite Champagne AOC Brut represents the highest expression of the chalky terroir of Reims and is produced only in exceptional vintages. The renowned 2016 vintage is revealed as a masterpiece of rare elegance, vibrant tension and exceptional longevity: a symbol of pure oenological luxury that celebrates the glorious winemaking history of the company.
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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Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
- 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 |
| Story | History and Curiosities Created in 1876 to fulfil the wish of Tsar Alexander II, the iconic cuvée of the Maison became legendary thanks to its exclusive pure crystal bottle. This exquisite Champagne AOC Brut represents the highest expression of the chalky terroir of Reims and is produced only in exceptional vintages. The renowned 2016 vintage is revealed as a masterpiece of rare elegance, vibrant tension and exceptional longevity: a symbol of pure oenological luxury that celebrates the glorious winemaking history of the company. |
| Origin | Exclusively in the Grands and Premiers Crus of the Marne, in Champagne (France) |
| Climate | Continental and oceanic |
| Soil composition | Calcareous soil with a chalky subsoil |
| Harvest | First ten days of October |
| Fermentation | Until spring |
| Production technique | Traditional method (Champenoise) |
| Wine making | First fermentation of the must until spring; the first 2,000 litres of the pressing make up the cuvée; second fermentation in pupitre with remuage; ageing for 6 years in the cellar and 8 months after disgorgement (traditional/champenoise method). |
| Aging | Double ageing: 6 years in the cellar and 8 months after disgorgement |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |