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Fine and Rare Collection
Cristal Louis Roederer Description
Cristal Louis Roederer Brut dazzles with a bright, shimmering yellow hue and a stream of magnificent, fine bubbles that move slowly and elegantly in the glass. The bouquet is intense and precise, opening with white flowers like acacia, roasted citrus notes of lemon, and ripe yellow fruits such as peach and mirabelle plum, before revealing subtle iodized, powdery, and gently roasted nuances from extended lees aging. On the palate, it’s immediately soft and delicate, with a luxurious, zabaglione-like richness driven by concentrated, juicy fruit and the silky texture of great Pinot Noir grown on chalky soils. Perfectly integrated, tactile bubbles carry hints of salinity, while wheat and oyster shell notes reflect the slow-ripening Chardonnay. The wine finishes long, chalky, crisp, and crystalline, building gracefully to a refined crescendo. Pure, poised, and endlessly elegant, Cristal is a stunning match for oysters, caviar, lobster, scallops, or simply a moment worth celebrating.
Wine Enthusiast: 98 Points
This iconic Champagne, first made in the 19th century for the Tsar of Russia, shows its typical stunning balance and poise between richness and concentration. It has a pure white fruit and honeysuckle aroma and tight, tangy fresh fruit flavors. Just ready to drink, the wine will age well, for at least 20 years.
Wine Spectator: 96 Points
This leads with pronounced minerality on the nose, but then a bright burst of tangerine, blood orange and Meyer lemon flavors on the palate hold sway, joined by rich hints of crème de cassis, toast point, pastry cream and crystallized honey. Showing beautiful integration and a refined, lacy mousse, this is compact and statuesque, with a sense of restraint and the hint of more to come, while at the same time offering lovely expression in the glass today. Fresh and focused on the persistent finish. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Antonio Galloni: 96 Points
The 2016 Cristal is a gracious, elegant Champagne, as it has always been. Floral accents with light tropical overtones distinguish a Cristal that is especially lifted in style. The 2016 is a delicate, restrained Cristal built more on finesse than power. It's a very fine effort in an extremely difficult year. Saline, chalky notes extend the effortless finish. Dosage is 7 grams per liter. Disgorged: July 2024.
Wine Advocate: 96 Points
The finest rendition since 2013, the 2016 Cristal has turned out beautifully. A vintage that Lecaillon describes as “difficult in the vineyards but beautiful in the cellar,” it had suffered slightly in reputation due to the gloomy mood during the challenging growing season, but the results are indeed impressive. The fifth edition produced entirely from organically farmed and certified fruit, and heavily based on Pinot Noir, the 2016 represents the contemporary quality of Cristal, combining the concentration of 2002 with the precision and cut of 2013. Disgorged in July 2024 with a dosage of seven grams per liter, it opens in the glass to reveal a bouquet of lemon zest, white flowers and peeled almond, framed by youthful reduction. On the palate, it is bright and electric, with a pure core of fruit, pinpoint mousse and a textural attack, concluding with a long, saline finish. Drink it alongside the 2015, and it will illuminate its clarity and integration.
