Cristal 2008

Country
France
Region
Champagne - Champagne
Appellation
Champagne
Nature
Wine
Family
Effervescent wine
Type
Sparkling wine
Colour
White
Sugar
8
Alcohol by volume
12
Designation
(AOC/AOP) Appellation origine controlée/protégée
Varietal
Pinot noir 55%, Chardonnay 45%
Viticultural notes
Cristal is Louis Roederer’s flagship cuvée. It was created in 1876 and is composed of Grand Crus from the Montagne de Reims, the Marne Valley and the Côte des Blancs. Cristal 2008 was bottle-aged for 8 years before being left to rest for at least 8 months after disgorging in order to attain perfect maturity. The dosage is 8 g/l.
Tasting notes
100 Points James Suckling - This is so fresh and tense and mineral with extremely exuberant chardonnay notes on the nose of white peach, lemon and yellow grapefruit, and hints of almost brambly sous bois aromas. The yeast characters are also super fresh, and there are subtle woody notes, with a hint of vanilla bean and light spices. The palate is super long, and very pure, powerful and focused. It drives deep and taut. Staggeringly concentrated, yet the balance makes it seem airy and light. Acidity is perfectly positioned, and the power is intense and long. This is an ultra precise Cristal, finishing with a mere suggestion of savoriness and warmth to come.
Pairing notes
20 years and more
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