{"product_id":"2013-champagne-louis-roederer-cristal-rose-magnum","title":"2013 Champagne Louis Roederer Cristal Rose Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2013 Champagne Louis Roederer Cristal Rosé Magnum is a statement bottle for collectors and serious Champagne lovers—an exceptional vintage of one of the world’s most sought‑after rosés, presented in the ideal format for graceful aging. Crafted only in outstanding years and sourced from Roederer’s most prized Grand Cru vineyards, this rosé marries crystalline precision with depth, finesse, and rare elegance. The magnum format enhances its slow evolution, making it a centerpiece for celebrations today and a superb candidate for the cellar.\n\nFirst created for Tsar Alexander II in the late 19th century, Cristal has long symbolized prestige in Champagne, and the rosé cuvée is its most rarefied expression. The 2013 vintage, marked by a cool growing season and a late harvest, produced a wine of vivid energy, tension, and purity—perfect for those who love their rosé Champagne with brightness, structure, and fine mineral detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2013 Cristal Rosé shows a luminous, delicately copper‑tinged salmon hue, animated by an endlessly fine stream of pinpoint bubbles—a visual clue to its long lees aging and meticulous craftsmanship. The rim shimmers with pale rose‑gold highlights, underscoring its luxurious character.\n\nThe nose is refined and layered, opening with wild strawberries, pomegranate, and white raspberries, followed by blood orange zest, rhubarb, and redcurrant. With air, more complex undertones emerge: rose petals, chalk dust, subtle pastry notes, and a touch of sweet spice and hazelnut from extended aging on the lees. On the palate, the 2013 is precise and tightly woven, with a silky yet tensile texture. Juicy red berry fruit and stone fruits (white peach, nectarine) are supported by a spine of mouthwatering acidity and a distinctly chalky, saline minerality typical of great Champagne terroirs. The finish is long, pure, and aerial, with lingering notes of citrus peel, crushed rocks, and delicate floral tones.\n\nIn magnum, this Cristal Rosé has excellent aging potential. While already beautifully expressive, it will continue to gain complexity and harmony over 10–20+ years in a proper cellar, developing more brioche, toasted nut, and truffle nuances while retaining its vibrant core and fine structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCristal Rosé 2013 is sourced primarily from Louis Roederer’s biodynamically farmed, old‑vine parcels in top Grand Cru villages, particularly those with chalk‑rich slopes that give finesse, salinity, and tension. The cool 2013 season and late harvest favored slow ripening, preserving acidity while allowing delicate aromatics and fine phenolic maturity to develop. Grapes are hand‑harvested in small crates, parcel by parcel, with strict selection in the vineyard and at the winery. Cristal Rosé is made using Roederer’s signature “infusion” method: the Chardonnay juice is gently infused with carefully chosen Pinot Noir grapes and skins, extracting color and aromatics with remarkable delicacy, rather than making a heavier macerated rosé. A significant portion of the base wines is vinified in oak (without excessive toast) for texture and complexity, and malolactic fermentation is often carefully managed or partially blocked to preserve freshness. The wine then undergoes secondary fermentation in bottle and ages for several years on the lees before disgorgement, followed by an additional rest in bottle to ensure perfect integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a gastronomic rosé Champagne that shines at the table. Pair it with refined dishes such as tuna or salmon tartare, langoustines, lobster, or scallops, as well as roasted turbot, sea bass, or delicate poultry like guinea fowl with morel sauce. It also complements fine charcuterie, duck breast with red fruits, or subtly spiced Asian dishes (think tuna tataki or lightly spiced sashimi) where its freshness and texture can truly play. Serve well‑chilled but not icy—ideally around 10–12°C (50–54°F)—in a generous white‑wine shaped glass to unlock its full aromatic range. For a young vintage like 2013 in magnum, a gentle decant of 15–20 minutes or simply opening the bottle a bit ahead of serving can help the wine fully unfurl, especially if you’re pairing it with food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1776 in Reims, Louis Roederer remains one of Champagne’s few great historic houses that is still family‑owned and independently run. Over the centuries, the house has built its reputation on meticulous vineyard work and a large proportion of estate‑grown fruit, giving it a rare level of control over quality and style. Cristal, created in 1876 at the request of Tsar Alexander II of Russia, became one of the earliest and most iconic luxury cuvées, and the rosé incarnation is produced in far smaller quantities, making it particularly coveted. Today Louis Roederer is a benchmark in the region, known for its pioneering embrace of organic and biodynamic viticulture and for consistently high critical acclaim across its range—from the flagship Brut Premier\/Collection to the legendary Cristal and Cristal Rosé. The 2013 Cristal Rosé Magnum stands as a testament to the house’s commitment to precision, terroir expression, and age‑worthy elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis Roederer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255202992465,"sku":"GCW-MMUI-132259-3-1","price":1325.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2012_Champagne_Louis_Roederer_Cristal_Rose_Magnum_1.png?v=1783457300","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2013-champagne-louis-roederer-cristal-rose-magnum","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}