Cristal Roederer 2013 Brut (75cl)

Champagne Cristal Roederer 2013  Brut (75cl)

Champagne

97 Points by Robert Parker
In 1876, Tsar Alexander II, already a great lover of Louis Roederer's cuvées, asked Louis Roederer to "push the exercise even further" to develop, for his personal use, a unique cuvée by its bottle and its quality. Louis Roederer then proposes to make an exceptional white crystal bottle in which he elaborates the best selection of vines of 7 grands crus of his domain. This cuvée, made only in the "big" years when the maturity of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir allow to reach a subtle balance, is the first prestige cuvée of Champagne. Seductive, precise, gourmet and with a "tapered" freshness and almost "alive", this 2004 Crystal is very modern thanks to its harmony and its immediate seduction but remains, first and foremost, a great classic of Champagne northern, combining freshness, energy and minerality almost chalky. We find the Cristal signature: purity, precision, unique harmony of flavors associated with the subtle power of old vines located on the finest terroirs of Grands Crus Champenois.

Characteristics of the cuvée

Name of the wine: Champagne Louis Roederer Cristal 2013
Champagne
Appellation: Champagne
Color: Sparkling
Vintage: 2013
Varietal: 55% Pinot Noir - 45% Chardonnay
Degree of alcohol: 12%
Packaging: Case of a bottle
Tip: Serve between 8 ° and 10 °
Estate and wine: The house Roederer relies unlike others on a vineyard own 200 hectares, very well located with a high proportion of vines classified in grand cru (+ 70%). It totally controls their supplies, this precious winey treasure, this direct link with the land of Champagne explains the regularity of the wines. Maturity, energy, elegance are at the rendezvous in the different cuvées, the confidentiality of these, allow them to be found on the biggest gastronomic tables.
rewards:
97 Points by Robert Parker

Tasting & keeping

Eye: A bright yellow color revealing slight amber shades, associated with an ultra-fine, persistent and melted effervescence.
Nose: Intense and highly expressive bouquet from the first nose! The elegance and aromatic precision of Chardonnay are distinguished: white fruits, sweet pollen, fine citrus and minerality of great purity. After a few minutes, the aromas evolve towards more candied and slightly toasted notes. The bouquet is rich and sweet, almost greedy, while remaining precise and impeccably refined.
Palate: The attack on the palate is full-bodied, creamy and reveals an incredible concentration of juicy fruits: yellow peach, apricot, mango ... This silky and fleshy concentration, both dense and soft, typical of great Pinots noirs, is immediately associated with a fine acidity that gives the wine vivacity and minerality. It reveals an impression of true harmony of flavors and senses, silky textures .... A certain sensuality!
Drink from: Now
Drink before: 2035
Open: Just before serving
Serve: Serve between 8 ° and 10 °
Gourmet suggestions

Scallops and crustaceans such as lobster will marry beautifully with this champagne, raw fish like salmon also create a harmonious harmony. Side meat you can opt for white meats or foie gras.