{"product_id":"louis-roederer-cristal-2008-mg-giftbox-late-release","title":"Louis Roederer Cristal 2008 MG Giftbox Late Release","description":"\u003cp\u003eLouis Roederer Cristal 2008 Late Release is a special cuvée presented in a magnum gift box, created to mark the 150th anniversary of Cristal. Released after an additional four years on its lees, it offers a more mature expression than the standard release, while sitting between that bottling and the house’s Vinothèque release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2008 is described as expansive in the glass, with exceptional textural richness and density. Its palate is notably full through the middle, revealing successive layers and a depth that makes this a particularly memorable Cristal. Specific appearance and aroma notes are not provided.\n\nAlready mature and showing considerable depth, it can be enjoyed now. Further cellaring may bring additional evolution if stored in suitable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Late Release spent four additional years ageing on its lees compared with the standard release and was disgorged in 2020. During élevage, the bottles were gently shaken in a process known as poignettage, contributing to the wine’s distinctive mid-palate weight. Vineyard, terroir, harvest and specific vinification details are not provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe well chilled, around 10–12°C, with refined seafood such as lobster, scallops or turbot, or alongside roast poultry. A magnum can benefit from a short period in a decanter if you wish to open up its layered profile, though pouring carefully into large wine glasses is also a good option.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded in 1776, Louis Roederer is one of Champagne’s longstanding family-owned houses. Cristal was first created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II and has since become the producer’s signature prestige cuvée. This anniversary Late Release highlights the house’s continued focus on extended maturation and distinctive expressions of Cristal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis Roederer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55083712086353,"sku":"PS-16132650860924","price":1053.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/LateRelease2008_a243208b-cd7b-42f6-91a9-3289e4392122.png?v=1790422646","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/louis-roederer-cristal-2008-mg-giftbox-late-release","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}