Champagne Louis Roederer
Cristal (Edition 2023) Magnum 2012

Champagne of pure pleasure, of great gastronomy, Cristal is delicate and powerful at the same time, yet with subtlety and precision. The most famous of Louis Roederer's Champagnes was created in 1876 to satisfy the demanding taste of Tsar Alexander II. The emperor asked Louis Roederer to reserve for him each year the best cuvée of the Maison, which he particularly appreciated. To accentuate the uniqueness of this exceptional Champagne, a flat-bottomed crystal bottle would be specially created. It would have the name of this precious material, which enhances its transparency and luminosity. Elaborated only in the "great vintages", when the maturity of Chardonnay (about 40%) and Pinot Noir (about 60%) that compose it is perfect. Cristal Vintage 2012 is the result of the first 100% biodynamic harvest, 2012 was one of the most challenging and complicated years in the Champagne region, however, uneasy conditions often lead to great results. The very low yields in the vineyard, due to the unpredictability of the climate, combined with the weather conditions at the end of the season, have resulted in extraordinary levels of maturity, giving rich, full-bodied and structured wines worthy of the greatest vintages of Champagne. Cristal Vintage 2012 is deep, vinous and bright, decisively balanced by a chalky freshness giving it a great finesse.

Champagne Louis Roederer

Founded in Reims in 1776, the Maison Louis Roederer has remained in the hands of its original family and Louis Roederer's heirs still manage it. The Maison owns over 240 hectares, divided into 400 parcels, classified between 95% and 100% crus, covering almost all grape needs. An attentive care to different soils and a "tailor-made" viticulture allow Louis Roederer excellent ripe grapes. The Maison also respects the biodiversity and is opened to the principles of biodynamic. The vineyards are located in the heart of the three most important territories of the Champagne region: Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne and Côte des Blancs. Such a diversity is the key for the maison's rich range of products. This is the reason why the maison is labelled Champagne de Proprietaire and looks for the best results possible, in terms of quality.