{"product_id":"louis-roederer-cristal-rose-2005-late-release-i-gaveaeske","title":"Louis Roederer Cristal Rosé 2005 Late Release i gaveæske","description":"\u003cp\u003eLouis Roederer Cristal Rosé 2005 Late Release is an iconic prestige Champagne, crafted from old-vine Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with the house’s signature precision and finesse. Produced in limited quantities, it stands out for its deep fruit character, refined texture, and the elegant maturity that comes with this late-release bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCristal Rosé 2005 shows a beautiful salmon-pink color with golden reflections, immediately hinting at its richness and evolution. The nose is expressive and concentrated, unfolding with red berries and lifting in the glass toward more complex notes of cherry, plum, and almond.\n\nOn the palate, it is impressively full and layered, with depth, structure, and the silky elegance that defines Cristal. The finish is soft, long, and persistent, and the wine still carries excellent aging potential, with enough freshness and balance to continue developing gracefully over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCristal Rosé is made from 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, including grapes from some of Louis Roederer’s oldest vines. To achieve its distinctive color and style, the winery uses skin maceration, allowing the Pinot Noir skins to remain in contact with the juice for several hours before pressing. This method, combined with the concentration of fully ripe fruit from historic vineyard holdings, gives the wine its intensity, aromatic depth, and unmistakable Cristal finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a Champagne for refined dishes such as lobster, langoustine, sashimi, turbot, truffle risotto, or elegant poultry preparations, and it also pairs beautifully with dishes featuring red berries or subtle almond notes. Serve well chilled at around 8–10°C, and consider decanting only if desired for a very short period to allow the aromas to open gently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChampagne Louis Roederer is one of the great independent houses of Champagne, founded in 1776 and long recognized for its commitment to estate-grown fruit and meticulous viticulture. The house has become especially celebrated for Cristal, a wine first created for Tsar Alexander II, and today it remains one of the region’s most prestigious names, admired for consistency, depth, and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Louis Roederer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251992613201,"sku":"FW-1523","price":736.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/cristal_ros_gb_2.png?v=1783442661","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/louis-roederer-cristal-rose-2005-late-release-i-gaveaeske","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}