Louis Roederer, Cristal
Country | France |
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Grape variety | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
Brand/Winery | Louis Roederer Cristal |
Color | Sparkling white |
Flavor profile | Elegant, Fresh, Full Bodied |
Area | Champagne |
Awards |
• 2008 ‐ James Suckling : 100/100<br> • 2008 ‐ Alberto Lupetti : 100/100<br> • 2008 ‐ Wine Enthusiast : 100/100<br> • 2008 ‐ Jeb Dunnuck : 100/100 |
Description |
Amber coloured with green and orange tints and a nice, lively sparkle. Complex and intense with aromas of candied citrus, Williams pear, pollen and toasted almond. The 2008 has an almost saline concentration derived from chalky soil in a particularly cool summer. The result is a smooth yet powerful wine with a long, taught and pure finish. The 2008 has been tamed by an unusually long period of bottle ageing: it was aged for 10 years before its release. |
Vinification |
Cristal 2008 was fermented for 20% in French oak barrels and afterwards bottle-aged for 8 years before being left to rest for at least 8 months after dégorgement in order to attain perfect maturity. The dosage is 8 g/l. |
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