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Champagne AOC Brut Grand Cru 'Cristal' Vintage 2014 (750 ml.) Louis Roederer
The 2014 for 'Cristal' by Louis Roederer was a bright year, in which fruit and finesse reached their maximum splendor. A year of full sunshine, resulting from a generous and perfectly ripe harvest, Cristal 2014 assumes its complete identity. Delicate and increasingly eco-friendly sustainable cultivation techniques have brought about the utmost balance between maturity and freshness. With its rich and fleshy character and exceptional ripeness, Cristal 2014 reveals the intrinsic purity of its aromas with astonishing ease. The power of the fruit merges into a chalky, consistent, and saline freshness, offering an extremely delicate persistence. It is unabashedly exuberant, with an expressiveness that over time will reveal its true structure.
- Production Method
- Classic or Champenois
- Product Category
- Champagne
- Denomination
- Champagne AOC
- Blend
- Blanc de noirs
- Cru
- Grand cru
- Grape variety / Raw material
- Pinot noir
- Dosage
- Brut (6-12 g/L)
- Variety / Assembly
- 60% Pinot Noir 40% Chardonnay
- Aging
- 6 years
- Vintage or Cuvée
- Vintage, 2014
- Format
- 750 ml.
- Nation
- France
- Region
- Champagne
- Alcohol Content
- 12% ABV (Alcohol by Volume).
- Service Temperature
- 6° - 8° C.
- Recommended Glass
- Transparent flute
- Gastronomic Pairings
- Fish Dishes, Seafood - Crustaceans - Mollusks, Raw Fish, Great Opportunities
- Allergens
- Contains sulfites (sulfites refer to sulfur dioxide that is added to wine to preserve it, thanks to its disinfectant, antioxidant, and stabilizing action)
LSR-CRISTAL-2014
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Louis Roederer
In the enchanted lands of the French region of Champagne, where the vineyards stretch out like a precious green carpet, lies the renowned maison Louis Roederer. Founded with a vision of uncompromising elegance and quality, Louis Roederer is today synonymous with luxury and refinement. For generations, this prestigious winery has captivated the palate of the most discerning connoisseurs, thanks to a production that stands out for its unparalleled finesse.
In the heart of Champagne, the maison passionately dedicates itself to cultivating the noble varieties that make this territory unique: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier. These grapes, cultivated with mastery and respect for nature, are the soul of the celebrated Champagne Louis Roederer, pure expressions of an extraordinary terroir. The AOC Champagne designation that characterizes each bottle is a seal of quality and tradition, an irresistible allure for lovers of exceptional sparkling wines.
Among the labels that have made the maison famous, Cristal holds a place of honor. Originally created for Tsar Alexander II of Russia, this iconic Champagne is a true symbol of luxury and prestige. Its timeless elegance, with notes of ripe fruit and fresh minerality, envelops the senses in an embrace of pure wonder, making every sip an unforgettable experience.
Join us on Vino45 to discover the timeless labels of Louis Roederer, a journey through the most prestigious bubbles in the world, where the art of wine meets the excellence of tradition.
Address:
21 Bd. Lundy, 51053 Reims, France
Perlage: delicate, fine and persistent.
Color: bright straw yellow.
Bouquet: very broad bouquet rich in candied fruit, white flowers, and dried fruit.
Taste: round and decisive, full-bodied structure, soft and creamy. Perfect harmony.
- James Suckling: 97/100
- Wine Enthusiast: 97/100
- Antonio Galloni: 96/100
- Wine Spectator: 95/100
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THE WINE
The most famous wine of our Maison was created in 1876 to satisfy the discerning taste of Tsar Alexander II. The emperor asks Louis Roederer to reserve for him every year the best cuvée of the Maison, which he particularly appreciates. To accentuate the uniqueness of this exceptional champagne, a flat-bottomed crystal bottle will be specially created. It will bear the name of this precious material, which enhances its transparency and brightness.
Made only in "great years," when the maturity of the Chardonnay (about 40%) and Pinot Noir (about 60%) that compose it is perfect, Cristal ages in the cellar for 6 years and rests for 8 months after disgorgement.
Of remarkable balance, Cristal is a linear champagne, with an absolutely unique persistence in the mouth. The velvety texture reveals aromas of fruits supported by a mineral power from which notes of white fruits and citrus emerge. Cristal is a wine that ages wonderfully. It can be stored for more than twenty years without losing any of its freshness and character.
THE VINEYARD
Our Champagne wines draw their virtues from the land. But it is the skilled work of our winegrowers and oenologists, at every stage of their creation, that will make them prestigious champagnes. Winegrower-composers, always in search of perfection, the men who work in the production of Louis Roederer champagnes know how to make this land fruitful, particularly exposed to the whims of the climate, practicing tailored viticulture, suited to the profile of each plot. Custodians of a centuries-old tradition, our winemakers seek the perfect maturity of the grapes while respecting the soil and biodiversity. The increasingly significant space given to the biodynamic principles allows them to further enrich the palette of flavors at their disposal.
THE MAISON
Heir to the Maison de Champagne in 1833, an entrepreneur and aesthete, Louis Roederer makes the far-sighted decision to enrich the vineyard to control all phases of the wine production and creates a style, a spirit, and a completely original taste. In the mid-19th century, with the purchase of selectively chosen vineyards with instinct and eclectic spirit on the lands of the Grands Crus de Champagne, Louis Roederer goes against the grain of the practices of the time.
While others buy grapes, Louis Roederer cares for the vineyard, deciphers the character of each parcel, and methodically acquires the best ones. Convinced that the essence of a great wine lies in the land, a lover of tradition and looking towards the future, Louis Roederer charts an exceptional destiny for the House that will then bear his name. His successor, Louis Roederer II, is driven by the same patient vision of champagne, the same heritage-based conception of the vineyard estate, the same enterprise.