Louis Roederer Cristal 2018 Giftbox

Louis Roederer Cristal 2018 is a distinctive vintage of the house’s celebrated prestige cuvée, presented in a giftbox. First created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II, Cristal is known for its meticulous selection of Champagne parcels; in 2018, the blend drew on a broader selection than usual to bring freshness to an exceptionally ripe year.

Tasting Notes
Pale gold in appearance, it opens with expressive aromas of orchard fruit, dried flowers and herbs, layered with spice and chalky notes. The palate is strikingly energetic and linear, with floral and savoury nuances giving the wine a profile notably different from other Cristal vintages.

Production
The 2018 growing season brought high ripeness and generally low acidity. To find added freshness, Chef de Caves Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon broadened the selection from the usual 45 Cristal parcels to 57. He reduced fermentation in oak, racked the wines soon after fermentation and selected all of the house’s finest Chardonnay lots for Cristal, so no Blanc de Blancs was made that year. The wine was bottled earlier than usual under a crown cap with a liner designed to limit oxygen transfer; dosage is 7 g/L. Harvesting methods are not specified.

Food & Serving
Serve at around 10–12°C with refined seafood, such as scallops or lobster, or alongside roast poultry. A brief rest in the glass can reveal its aromatic layers; decanting is optional and best done gently, shortly before serving.

Producer
Founded in 1776, Louis Roederer is one of Champagne’s historic independent houses and is particularly noted for its close attention to vineyard sourcing. Cristal, its flagship cuvée, is made from carefully selected parcels and has become one of the region’s most recognised prestige Champagnes.

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