The 2015 Cristal from Maison Louis Roederer is distinguished by its chalky temperament and great aging potential. The year 2015 fits perfectly into the continental trend of the decade, marked by a mild and wet winter followed by a hot and dry summer. Thanks to the coolness of the end of the summer, the maturation produced juicy, ripe and concentrated grapes, making the 2015 vintage exceptional. The 2015 Cristal cuvée is composed of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, 25% of which was vinified in wood. The malolactic fermentation was blocked to preserve a beautiful freshness, tension and great aging potential. Dosed at 7 g/L, the 2015 Cristal offers a touch of gourmandise. This vintage champagne has a deep yellow color with brilliant flashes, with an ultra-fine and dynamic effervescence. On the nose, the bouquet is intense and concentrated, revealing aromas of white peach and mirabelle plum, accompanied by toasted notes of reduction evoking hazelnuts and toasted almonds. On the palate, the Cristal 2015 is concentrated, energetic and vibrant. Its silky, almost oily texture presents sweet flavors of candied citrus fruits and iodized spices, followed by a pure, precise and chiseled freshness. The salivating finish is marked by slightly woody, sappy and saline notes, offering a simultaneous sensation of delicacy and concentration. Served at 10°C, it is perfect as an aperitif. However, it can also be served as an accompaniment to an entire meal.
“A wine of pure pleasure, a wine of great gastronomy, Cristal is delicate and powerful at the same time, all in subtlety and precision.”— Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon, Cellar Master
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Nose : On the nose, the bouquet is intense and concentrated, revealing aromas of white peach and mirabelle plum, accompanied by toasted notes of reduction evoking hazelnuts and toasted almonds.
Palate : On the palate, the 2015 Cristal is concentrated, energetic and vibrant. Its silky, almost oily texture presents sweet flavors of candied citrus and iodized spices, followed by a pure, precise and chiseled freshness. The salivating finish is marked by slightly woody, sappy and saline notes, offering a simultaneous sensation of delicacy and concentration.
FEATURES
Grape varieties : 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, of which 25% were vinified in wood.
Pairings : It is perfect as an aperitif. However, it can also be served as an accompaniment to an entire meal.
Dosage : 7 gr/l.
Serving temperature: 10°
THE BRAND
Established in 1776 by Mr. Dubois and his son, the house enjoyed a period of growth under the direction of Louis Roederer, who ran the business from 1832 to 1870, propelling it to the ranks of the greatest Champagne houses. This prestigious reputation as supplier to the Tsar was maintained with remarkable regularity. Rather than buying grapes, Louis Roederer preferred to invest in the acquisition of vineyards, meticulously selecting the best plots. In 1876, his son created the first "prestigious cuvée" of Champagne for Tsar Alexander II, which he named Cristal. This tradition was continued by Léon Olry Roederer, then by his wife Camille from 1933, and finally by his grandson Jean-Claude Rouzaud, who undertook a redesign of the vineyard. Since 2006, the Rouzaud family, represented by Frédéric, the seventh generation of the line, has been at the head of Roederer champagnes. Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon, who has held the positions of deputy general manager and cellar master since 1999, contributes to maintaining the excellence of the house. The vineyard has been cultivated according to the principles of biodynamics for more than twenty years, with half already certified organic and biodynamic, while the rest benefits from the HVE-3 label.
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The 2015 Cristal from Maison Louis Roederer is distinguished by its chalky temperament and great aging potential. The year 2015 fits perfectly into the continental trend of the decade, marked by a mild and wet winter followed by a hot and dry summer. Thanks to the coolness of the end of the summer, the maturation produced juicy, ripe and concentrated grapes, making the 2015 vintage exceptional. The 2015 Cristal cuvée is composed of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, 25% of which was vinified in wood. The malolactic fermentation was blocked to preserve a beautiful freshness, tension and great aging potential. Dosed at 7 g/L, the 2015 Cristal offers a touch of gourmandise. This vintage champagne has a deep yellow color with brilliant flashes, with an ultra-fine and dynamic effervescence. On the nose, the bouquet is intense and concentrated, revealing aromas of white peach and mirabelle plum, accompanied by toasted notes of reduction evoking hazelnuts and toasted almonds. On the palate, the Cristal 2015 is concentrated, energetic and vibrant. Its silky, almost oily texture presents sweet flavors of candied citrus fruits and iodized spices, followed by a pure, precise and chiseled freshness. The salivating finish is marked by slightly woody, sappy and saline notes, offering a simultaneous sensation of delicacy and concentration. Served at 10°C, it is perfect as an aperitif. However, it can also be served as an accompaniment to an entire meal.
“A wine of pure pleasure, a wine of great gastronomy, Cristal is delicate and powerful at the same time, all in subtlety and precision.”— Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon, Cellar Master
