The Louis Roederer Champagne CRISTAL 2016, 12.5% vol., in a 0.75 l bottle with a gift box, is one of the world’s most legendary prestige champagnes and embodies the highest expression of the House of Louis Roederer. Ever since it was first created for the Russian Tsar Alexander II, Cristal has stood for uncompromising quality, exceptional precision and an unmistakable style. The 2016 vintage stands out as one of the most impressive Cristal vintages of recent decades, combining power, freshness and elegance at the very highest level.


The 2016 growing season was characterised by extreme contrasts. A cool and rainy spring gave way to a hot, dry summer, which reached its peak at the end of August. The dry and sunny conditions during the harvest allowed the grapes to ripen to perfection. The blend consists of 58% Pinot Noir and 42% Chardonnay, sourced from a total of 32 plots in the finest Grand Cru vineyards, including Verzenay, Verzy, Beaumont-sur-Vesle, Aÿ, Avize, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Cramant. Around 31 per cent of the wines were aged in wooden barrels, whilst malolactic fermentation was deliberately omitted to preserve the vintage’s freshness and vibrancy. Cristal 2016 impresses with its exceptional balance between ripeness, energy, minerality and depth, and is already regarded as one of the great vintages in Cristal’s history.

Tasting Note

In the glass, the Louis Roederer Cristal 2016 presents itself in a radiant gold colour with an exceptionally fine and elegant perlage. On the nose, white flowers such as acacia, ripe yellow fruits, peaches and mirabelle plums unfold, alongside intense notes of toasted lemon. As it breathes, subtle iodine-like, powdery and slightly toasted nuances develop. On the palate, the champagne is concentrated, juicy and precise, with ripe Pinot Noir aromas, salty minerality, hints of oyster and delicate chalky notes. Hints of chocolate, citrus fruits and subtle toasted aromas lend additional depth. The finish is crystal-clear, intense, briny and exceptionally long-lasting.

The Louis Roederer Cristal 2016 pairs superbly with caviar, oysters, lobster, langoustines and fine seafood. This prestige champagne from France also complements truffle dishes, turbot, veal or high-end gourmet menus of the very highest calibre. When enjoyed on its own, it reveals its impressive complexity and elegance to great effect. Served at a temperature of 10–12 °C, this vintage prestige champagne unfolds its full aromatic potential.

Distributor/Importer:

Distributor/Importer: P.M. MOUNIER VERTRIEBSGESMBH, Heiligenstädter Strasse 43, 1190 Vienna, Austria, info@mounier.at

Allergens:

• O (= Schwefeldioxid und Sulfite)

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