{"product_id":"louis-roederer-champagne-cristal-2016","title":"Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal 2016","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLouis Roederer Cristal Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003eChampagne\u003c\/strong\u003e produced in Reims from a blend of \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e. Crafted according to the strict rules of the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is a structured wine with a fine and persistent mousse. The intense aromas recall citrus fruits, acacia and yellow fruit, interwoven with notes of bread crust, honey, dried fruit and delicate hints of iodine. On the palate, it offers a \u003cstrong\u003esilky texture\u003c\/strong\u003e and a well-integrated effervescence, finishing with a long aftertaste marked by a \u003cstrong\u003evibrant salinity\u003c\/strong\u003e with a clear chalky character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cuvée is made exclusively from the Grands and Premiers Crus of the Marne. The area, renowned for producing \u003cstrong\u003eChampagne\u003c\/strong\u003e, boasts deep \u003cstrong\u003echalky and limestone soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, which ensure effective drainage and give the wine a distinct mineral tension. The climate combines continental and oceanic influences, with harsh winters and summer sunshine that favours the regular ripening of the grapes. Created in 1876 at the request of Tsar Alexander II, the label is now an absolute benchmark for the region and fully expresses its authentic \u003cstrong\u003eviticultural vocation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe harvest takes place exactly one hundred days after the vine flowers. During pressing, only the \u003cstrong\u003efree-run must\u003c\/strong\u003e is selected, which immediately begins its first fermentation until spring, when the blend is defined. As required by the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, the secondary fermentation takes place on traditional pupitres to allow for \u003cstrong\u003eriddling\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is followed by a prolonged maturation characterised by a double resting period: six years of ageing in the cellar and a further eight months after \u003cstrong\u003edisgorgement\u003c\/strong\u003e, essential steps to perfect its clear aromatic purity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1876 to fulfil the wish of Tsar Alexander II, the iconic cuvée of the Maison became legendary thanks to its exclusive \u003cstrong\u003epure crystal bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e. This exquisite \u003cstrong\u003eChampagne AOC Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the highest expression of the chalky terroir of Reims and is produced only in exceptional vintages. The renowned \u003cstrong\u003e2016 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e is revealed as a masterpiece of rare elegance, vibrant tension and exceptional longevity: a symbol of pure oenological luxury that celebrates the glorious winemaking history of the company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Louis Roederer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44829073866923,"sku":"54677","price":289.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/louis-roederer-champagne-cristal-2016_54677_1_215aa705-662d-462a-a651-f4d058927842.webp?v=1773747329","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-nl\/products\/louis-roederer-champagne-cristal-2016","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}