Cristal Rosé

A blend of 56% Pinot Noir and 44% Chardonnay, comprising 15% of wine vinified in wood (oak tuns), which undergoes weekly bâtonnage (stirring by hand); it is not subjected to malolactic fermentation. The Cristal Rosé cuvée is aged, on average, for six years in Roederer’s cellars and left for eight months after dégorgement (disgorging) to attain the perfect balance. The wine making technique called 'infusion' is used where a small amount of Chardonnay juice is added to the Pinot noir maceration which then ferment together and integrate smoothly and harmoniously..

The first Vintage was made in 1974. The selected old-vine Pinot noir grapes are from the finest Grand Cru vineyards at Aÿ, which are now cultivated according to biodynamic principles. The unique calcareous clay soil, which gives the grapes an exquisite minerality, enables the vines (made in only the best years) to attain exceptional fruit maturity, complemented by a crystalline acidity.

Salmon pink hue with golden tints. It reveals a lively palate invigorated by an incredibly elegant effervescence and beautiful light bubbles that soften the fruity texture. The nose exudes delicate, zesty, fresh and precise notes of citrus peel, forest fruit, mandarin, raspberry and wild strawberry.

This is fantastic with lobster, caviar, gourmet salad and foie gras. It also works with seared salmon and poached sea trout.