Louis Roederer Cristal 2002 Magnum

Louis Roederer Cristal 2002 Magnum is the house’s flagship prestige cuvée, created only in outstanding vintages when the grapes reach perfect ripeness. A benchmark in fine Champagne, it combines exceptional balance, precision, and a level of refinement that has made Cristal one of the most celebrated vintage Champagnes in the world.

Tasting Notes
Cristal 2002 shows a luminous, refined profile, with a fine mousse and a polished, elegant appearance in the glass. The nose is layered and expressive, offering ripe white fruit, citrus, and subtle floral notes, lifted by a pronounced mineral edge. On the palate, it is silky and beautifully composed, with impressive length, vibrant freshness, and a precise interplay between Chardonnay’s finesse and Pinot Noir’s depth. The wine’s structure and concentration give it excellent aging potential, and it can continue to evolve gracefully for more than two decades while retaining its energy and clarity.

Production
Cristal is made only in the best years from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir sourced from top vineyard sites in Champagne, where chalky soils contribute its signature tension and mineral drive. The grapes are harvested at optimal maturity and vinified with a focus on purity and balance, before the wine is aged for 6 years in Louis Roederer’s cellars and left an additional 8 months after dégorgement to integrate and refine.

Food & Serving
This magnum is ideal with refined dishes such as oysters, caviar, scallops, lobster, sushi, or delicately prepared poultry and creamy sauces. Serve well chilled at around 8–10°C, and while decanting is generally unnecessary, allowing the wine a little time in the glass can help reveal its full aromatic complexity.

Producer
Champagne Louis Roederer is one of the great independent Champagne houses, founded in 1776 and long associated with meticulous vineyard selection and estate-driven quality. Based in Reims, the house has earned an outstanding reputation for producing some of Champagne’s most admired wines, with Cristal standing as its most iconic achievement and a reference point for prestige cuvée Champagne.

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