Louis Roederer - 'Cristal' 2014

Louis Roederer - 'Cristal' 2014

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"Cristal - incisive, seductive and delicious - has a “slender”, almost “living” freshness. Highly contemporary in its harmony and immediate seductiveness, it nevertheless remains first and foremost a great classic of northern Champagne, combining freshness, energy and an almost chalky mineral quality."

--------THE PRODUCER--------

Louis Roederer

Louis Roederer, a family-owned Champagne house founded in 1776, has a tremendous reputation for quality.  The Louis Roederer House has remained an independent, family-owned company and is now managed by Frédéric Rouzaud, who represents the seventh generation of the lineage. 80% of the firm's needs are supplied by their own 444 acres of vineyard holdings. Louis Roederer's Pinot Noir-based non-vintage Brut Premier is powerful and richly-honeyed and is far superior to most other producers` vintage Champagnes.
In 1876 Louis Roederer created the now famous Cristal, at the request of Alexander II. This once intensely sweet wine is now one of the most luscious, deeply-flavoured champagnes available.

 

--------THE GRAPE--------

Champagne Blend

It might not be obvious looking at a Champagne or any other sparkling wine made by the Methode Traditionelle method, but Pinot Noir is one of the main grapes, along with Chardonnay and to a lesser extent, Pinot Meunier. Pinot Noir helps to give body and aromatics, Chardonnay gives acidity and finesse and Pinot Meunier can add body and/or colour.

 

--------THE REGION--------

Champagne

Champagne is the famous region that is home to the world's most famous sparkling wines: Champagne. These wines are made via the Methode Tradtionelle process where the finished wines will undergo a secondary fermentation in bottle to create bubbles.