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Champagne Louis Roederer Cristal 2015
£343.08
Current Price (inc. Tax)
In stock
SKU
xHD6136015A
Champagne Louis Roederer Cristal 2015
- Country France
- Region Champagne
- Abv 12.5%
- Case size 1 / 75
- Dry/Sweet value: 2 (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)
Residual Sugar: N/A
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: Yes/No
Milk/Eggs: No/No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No - The Cristal 2015 has matured gracefully with time and is now poised for consumption, or may be further cellared to enhance its complexity and maturity. This luminous champagne exhibits an inherent charm while possessing substantial potential for future development. Out of Domaine Cristal’s 45 historic vineyard plots, only 39 were deemed worthy of inclusion in this year's final blend. These select vineyard plots were chosen for their ability to authentically embody the wine's distinctive characteristics: fruit purity, exceptional finesse, and graceful length. Exquisitely ripe and bold, offering a perfect symbiosis of maturity and freshness. Through a kaleidoscope of flavours and textures, you'll find red fruits, white chocolate and toasted nuts.
Only Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Roederer's 10 most celebrated Crus are used in the production of this legendary cuvée. The grapes from 410 parcels are pressed on-site, and the resulting juices are preserved according to the parcel of origin. A precise selection process and plot-by-plot vinification ensures the origins of the grapes. The 450 small stainless steel tanks' contents are tasted daily and classified into families of aromas, flavours and characteristics. This tasting and reclassification is ongoing as the wines gradually mature and develop their characteristics. Cristal is only produced from truly great vintages, and the ripeness of the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes provides the precise balance that distinguishes this cuvee.
Powerful and complex, revealing aromas of yellow fruit, finely-roasted almonds and citrus fruits. Soft, juicy, with a chalky freshness- the palate is energetic and intense, giving the wine an elegant yet powerful texture and a sappy, saline finish.
| Price | £285.90 |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Bottles Per Case | 1 |
| Bottle Size | 75 |
| Winery | Roederer owns 200 hectares from the finest villages of Ay, Verzenay, Vervy, Avize and Cremant, where the plots rank between 95% and 100% on the official classification scale for the 'crus'. The Champagne House sources two-thirds of its grape requirements from its vineyards. A green harvest takes place in July; the vintage is harvested by hand. Roederer is unusual among the great Champagne Houses as they are committed to organic and biodynamic viticulture, comprising 22% of their holdings: 40 hectares are biodynamic, and 15 hectares are organic. For the first time since 2002, this vintage is sourced from all 45 plots where the vines are over 20 years old and thus eligible for inclusion in the Cristal blend. |
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