Description
Champagne brut Cristal 2008 Louis Roederer Astucciato
Variety: Pinot Nero 60% e Chardonnay 40%
Boxed
From Biodynamic Agriculture
The Cristal cuvée is made with grapes that are all harvested in vineyards classified Grands Crus of the Montagne de Reims, the Vallée de la Marne and the Côte des Blancs.
The 2008 vintage had a unique and particular maturation. Considering the great potential of the vintage, the chef de cave, has kept it for 8 years. Two years longer than the period normally used, which is 6 years. In fact, the market was released before 2009, and later in 2008. After disgorgement and the dosage of 8 grams per liter of sugar, it remained at rest for another 8 months in bottle.
Champagne brut Cristal 2008 Louis Roederer astucciato
Bright golden yellow color, with areas changing from amber to green.
The nose is very elegant with aromas of white flowers, among the most delicate. Then the citrus fruits with uncommon scents, such as cedar and bergamot. We can also talk about fresh fruit, such as white peach and queen claudia plum. To enrich the whole, there are the aromas of toasted nuts: hazelnuts and almonds. Overall the olfactory profile is of great impact, due to its extreme finesse and elegance.
On the palate it is in fabulous and incomparable balance, with the minerality leading between the sensations that are called tactile. How great is the creaminess that softness can express. Persistence in the mouth is absolutely unique.
Cristal 2008 is an exceptional champagne , correctly rated by several critics between 98 and 100 / cents.
Wine Enthusiast 100/100; James Suckling 100/100; Robert Parker 97/100
It can be kept for more than twenty years without losing any of its freshness and character.
WINE OF ZAR
The most famous of our Maison’s wines was born in 1876 to satisfy the demanding taste of Tsar Alexander II. The emperor asks Louis Roederer to reserve him every year the best cuvée of the Maison, which he particularly appreciates. To accentuate the uniqueness of this exceptional champagne, a flat-bottomed crystal bottle will be specially created. It will bear the name of this precious material, which enhances its transparency and brightness.
A small, non-negligible detail, with its 65 hectares of biodynamic cultivation, out of its 240 properties, Maison Louis Roederer is France’s largest biodynamic champagne company.
