Louis Roederer Cristal Brut 2016 (750mL)

Louis Roederer Cristal 2016 stands as a flagship vintage Champagne from one of the world’s most revered houses. Crafted from a precise blend of 58% Pinot Noir and 42% Chardonnay, it sources fruit from 32 distinguished Grand Cru vineyards across the Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne, and Côte des Blancs, all farmed using biodynamic principles.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

• Gleaming, bright yellow hue with magnificent, fine, slow-moving bubbles that signal its finesse and precision.

Nose (Aroma)

• Intensely aromatic and precise, with vivid notes of acacia blossoms, roasted lemon, ripe peaches, and mirabelle plums.
• Subtle iodized, powdery, and roasted nuances emerge with air, reflecting extensive lees aging (“sur lattes”) and impressive aromatic development.

Palate & Texture

• Soft yet delicately vibrant on the palate—imagine a rich zabaglione, offering juicy ripe fruit intertwined with chalky minerality.
• Bubbles are tactile and integrated, with a saline minerality evocative of oyster shells and crushed stones.
• Chalky textures and wheat notes echo the late-ripening Chardonnays from the 2016 heatwave vintage.