
Sommelier/Wine importer
Claude Riffault Sancerre Les Denisottes 2023
France, Loire
96/100
Overall rating
4/5
Value for money
€56,00
€301,00/pcs.
Why shop with us?
Cristal Roederer 2016 in its presentation box is one of Champagne’s most iconic prestige cuvées, prized for its purity, precision, and remarkable finesse. Created originally for Tsar Alexander II, Cristal remains a benchmark for exceptional Champagne and a symbol of Louis Roederer’s pursuit of balance, elegance, and longevity.
Tasting Notes
Cristal 2016 shows a luminous, refined character with a fine, persistent mousse and a beautifully composed structure. Expect a layered bouquet of white flowers, citrus zest, crisp orchard fruit, and subtle toasted, mineral nuances, while the palate is defined by tension, depth, and a long, chalk-driven finish. The vintage’s freshness and concentration suggest excellent aging potential, with the wine capable of evolving gracefully over many years.
Production
Produced in Champagne, France, from carefully selected vineyard parcels owned and cultivated by Louis Roederer, Cristal benefits from outstanding terroir with a strong chalk influence that lends precision and mineral energy. The house is known for meticulous vineyard work and selective harvesting, and Cristal is vinified with an emphasis on purity, structure, and transparency of fruit to preserve the character of the vintage and the estate’s best sites.
Food & Serving
Cristal 2016 pairs beautifully with delicate yet luxurious dishes such as oysters, caviar, scallops, lobster, turbot, or fine sushi and sashimi. Serve well chilled, ideally around 8–10°C, and decanting is generally not necessary; however, a short rest in the glass can help the wine раскры its aromatics if desired.
Producer
Louis Roederer is one of Champagne’s most respected historic houses, founded in 1776 and later shaped by Louis Roederer in the 19th century. The estate is especially renowned for its family ownership, exceptional vineyard holdings, and commitment to precision viticulture, with Cristal standing as its most celebrated achievement and one of the world’s most coveted prestige Champagnes.
| Type | Champagne |
| Producer | Louis Roederer |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Grape | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Food pairing |
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