Louis Roederer, Cristal
| 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. |
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| Country | France |
| Grape variety | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
| Brand/Winery | Louis Roederer Cristal |
| Category | Champagne |
| Color | Sparkling white |
| Flavor profile | Elegant, Fresh, Full Bodied |
| Area | Champagne |
| Awards | 2008 ‐ James Suckling : 100/100 | 2008 ‐ Alberto Lupetti : 100/100 | 2008 ‐ Wine Enthusiast : 100/100 | 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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