Additional Information
| Goes well with | Aperitif (on its own), Fish, Salmon, Seafood |
|---|---|
| Country/Region | France, France/Champagne |
| Grape type | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
| Drinking style | Complex, elegant, concentrated |
Details
Louis Roederer is one of the largest independent Champagne Houses, owned by the same family, since it was founded in 1776. Under the direction of Louis Roederer, between 1832 and 1870, the house gained top-ranking with world-wide sales of 2.5m bottles, including 390,000 in the USA and 660, 000 in Russia where Louis Roederer champagne was an outstanding success.
In 1876, Louis Roederer II who had succeeded his father created the Cristal cuvee for Tsar Alexander II. Over 134 years later, it remains faithful to its origin, inspired by elegance, purity, and precision.
Critical acclaim
"Exceptionally rich and dense, an exceptional wine that reveals itself in layers, from the first fruit attack to the mineral texture and the way it gradually fills the mouth. Selected from old vines, there is a great flavor in this wine, with the promise of many years' aging.
- 97 Points, The Wine Advocate
