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2016 Louis Roederer Cristal Millesime Brut, Champagne, France
$349.00
Crafted only in exceptional years from the house’s grand‐cru parcels, the 2016 Cristal blends 58 % Pinot Noir with 42 % Chardonnay, with 31 % of the base wines aged in French oak and no malolactic fermentation. In the glass it's brilliant pale gold, the bead ultra-fine and persistent. On the nose: fresh red berry clarity from the Pinot (raspberry, strawberry), floral lift, citron-zest brightness and subtle yeasty/brioche depth.
The palate delivers crystalline tension—oyster-shell salinity, chalky mineral drive, and ripe orchard fruit (white peach, mirabelle) balanced by vivid acidity and a fine chalky extract. The finish is long, taut yet expressive, unfolding with citrus peel, talc dust, and thread-like depth
This is Cristal at its architectural best: precision-built, terroir-forward, and built for long ageing—already impressive now, but promising remarkable cellar evolution.
Specs
- Country France
- Region Champagne
- Style Sparkling Wine, Champagne Method
- Producer Louis Roederer
- Grapes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Braised Things, White Sauce, Fried Food, Aperitif
- Characteristics Has Age, Dressed to Impress, Big Power
- This item is not eligible for discount.
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