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Champagne Louis Roederer 'Cristal' Brut 2016
Vintage Character
Champagne AOC’s Louis Roederer “Cristal” Brut 2016 is a prestige-cuvée blended from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, prized for the house’s signature balance of power and finesse. The 2016 vintage in Champagne was marked by a wet spring and episodes of hail and disease pressure followed by a warm, dry late season, a combination that reduced yields in some sites and helped deliver wines with bright drive and definition.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
In the glass it layers lemon zest, green apple and white peach over chalky citrus lift, then builds into brioche, almond cream and a subtle hazelnut warmth from extended lees aging. The palate is incisive yet creamy, with high, mouthwatering acidity, fine mousse, and a long, saline-chalk finish that keeps returning. Pair it with oysters or scallop crudo, roast chicken with tarragon and butter, or a simple plate of aged Comté.
Winery Background
Founded in Reims in 1776, Champagne Louis Roederer remains family-owned and is known for an estate-led approach with significant vineyard holdings, careful parcel selection, and long cellar aging to build texture and longevity. Cristal sits at the pinnacle of the house and was first created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II; it is still closely associated with its distinctive clear bottle, and the wine is built around meticulous viticulture and patient maturation designed to translate Champagne’s chalk-influenced sites into a style that is both precise and deep.
Champagne AOC’s Louis Roederer “Cristal” Brut 2016 is a prestige-cuvée blended from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, prized for the house’s signature balance of power and finesse. The 2016 vintage in Champagne was marked by a wet spring and episodes of hail and disease pressure followed by a warm, dry late season, a combination that reduced yields in some sites and helped deliver wines with bright drive and definition.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
In the glass it layers lemon zest, green apple and white peach over chalky citrus lift, then builds into brioche, almond cream and a subtle hazelnut warmth from extended lees aging. The palate is incisive yet creamy, with high, mouthwatering acidity, fine mousse, and a long, saline-chalk finish that keeps returning. Pair it with oysters or scallop crudo, roast chicken with tarragon and butter, or a simple plate of aged Comté.
Winery Background
Founded in Reims in 1776, Champagne Louis Roederer remains family-owned and is known for an estate-led approach with significant vineyard holdings, careful parcel selection, and long cellar aging to build texture and longevity. Cristal sits at the pinnacle of the house and was first created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II; it is still closely associated with its distinctive clear bottle, and the wine is built around meticulous viticulture and patient maturation designed to translate Champagne’s chalk-influenced sites into a style that is both precise and deep.
Product details
Wine TypeSparkling
WineryChampagne Louis Roederer
Grape VarietiesPinot Noir, Chardonnay
WinemakerJean-Baptiste Lécaillon
CountryFrance
Expert RatingJS 99
RegionChampagne
SweetnessBrut
Sub-regionChampagne
Alcohol Level12.0
Classification (Ranking)Icon
Format750ml
Prices
GDV Fine Wines
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$2,072
HK$2,072
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