Louis Roederer Cristal (Gift Box) 2016

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Louis Roederer
Label Name:
 
Cristal (Gift Box)
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 98; James Suckling 98; Jeb Dunnuck 98; Wine Advocate (WA) 97; Decanter 97; Wine Spectator 96; Vinous 96. Technical: blend ~58% PN/42% CH; ~31% base wines in oak

Tasting Note
Citrus peel, white flowers and ripe orchard fruit over brioche and hazelnut; precise chalky minerality, saline backbone, silky mousse and a long, crystalline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: caviar, oysters, lobster, scallops, seared foie gras, roast chicken with cream, aged Parmesan. Asian: sushi and sashimi, delicate tempura, lightly spiced dim sum, steamed or grilled seafood, milder Korean BBQ cuts.

Production Method
Traditional method (Méthode Champenoise); vintage blend (~58% Pinot Noir, 42% Chardonnay); ~31% of base wines oak‑vinified; extended lees aging; no malolactic fermentation; dosage ~7 g/L.

Vineyard Info
Maison Louis Roederer, family-owned since 1776; Cristal created in 1876 as the prestige cuvée. Sourced from selected Grand Cru and Premier Cru parcels (Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs).