Free shipping: mainland Portugal over €80 · mainland Spain over €150 · Azores & Madeira over €120 · Secure Payments

Louis RoedererChampagne

Louis Roederer Cristal 2016

Tax included Shipping calculated at checkout.
WhatsApp

TECH SHEET

Tap any tile to learn more

Country
FranceFrance
Region
Champagne
Alcohol
12% vol.
Bottle
750 ml

Critics & awards

Serve & enjoy

Temperature6–8 °C
GlassFlute or tulip glass
Pairs withSeafoodAperitif

Not sure? Ask our AI Sommelier NEW

Pairings, alternatives and advice in seconds

Description

Cristal was born in 1876, created by Louis Roederer for Tsar Alexander II, and has become one of Champagne's most sought-after prestige cuvées. The 2016 is 60 % Pinot Noir and 40 % Chardonnay, solely from grand cru vineyards in the Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne and Côte des Blancs. Part of the wine is fermented in oak, it spends six years on the lees and has a dosage of 7 g/L.

It shows citrus, pear, white flowers, hazelnut and a very pure chalky core. The palate is precise, creamy and vibrant, with great tension and a long, saline finish. Rated 97 by Robert Parker, 97 by Decanter, 96 by Wine Spectator and 98 by James Suckling.

Perfect with caviar, langoustines, scallops or sashimi. Already captivating and will gain complexity for another 15 to 20 years.

What to serve with this wine

Dishes calculated from this wine’s profile, grapes and region.

10%off all wines