Louis Roederer

Cristal 2015 | Bottle 75cl

Description

Louis Roederer’s 2015 Cristal is the perfect blend of aromatic intensity and exceptional finesse. This champagne, with its chalky character, reveals notes of yellow fruit intertwined with a hint of citrus.

The production of Louis Roederer’s 2015 Cristal

The year 2015 fits perfectly into the continental trend of the decade, with a mild, wet winter and a hot, dry summer. Ripening, thanks to a cool late summer, produced juicy, ripe, and concentrated grapes, resulting in a spectacular vintage. The year 2015 is also remarkable in Champagne for another reason. It coincides with its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The 2015 Cristal cuvée is a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, 25% of which was aged in oak. The primary crus used include Verzenay, Verzy, Beaumont-sur-Vesle, Ay, Avize, Mesnil-sur-Oger, and Cramant—some of the region’s finest terroirs. Malolactic fermentation was halted to preserve a lovely freshness, tension, and great aging potential. The 2015 Cristal from the Roederer champagne house is dosed at 7 g/L, giving the wine a touch of indulgence.

Tasting notes

• Appearance

  This champagne boasts a deep yellow color with brilliant highlights, and its effervescence is ultra-fine and dynamic.

• Nose

  On the nose, the bouquet is intense and concentrated with aromas of white peach and mirabelle plum, combined with a delicious toasty reduction that takes the form of notes of hazelnuts and toasted almonds. It is a complex marriage of the almond, harvest, and pollen notes of the Chardonnay and the juicy red fruits of the Pinot Noir.

• Palate

  On the palate, the wine is concentrated, energetic, and vibrant. The texture is silky, almost oily, with soft flavors of candied citrus and briny spices, then tightens with a pure, precise, and chiseled freshness. The finish is mouth-watering, underpinned by slightly woody, sap-like, and salty notes that create a sensation of both delicacy and concentration!

Pairing Suggestions

Appetizers

• Fresh oysters with a touch of lemon
• Blini with smoked salmon and crème fraîche
• Mini foie gras tartlets

Main courses

• Roasted turbot with a beurre blanc sauce
• Rack of lamb with Provençal herbs
• Truffle risotto

Desserts

• Vanilla Macarons
• Red Berry Tartlets
• Classic mille-feuille

The price of a bottle of Louis Roederer Cristal 2015

The price of a bottle of Louis Roederer's 2015 Cristal is 286,95 £GB. This price is justified by the exceptional quality of this cuvée, its meticulous production, and its impressive aging potential. The 2015 Cristal champagne will delight champagne lovers seeking an exceptional product.

Reviews of Louis Roederer’s 2015 Cristal

Reviews of Louis Roederer's Cristal 2015 are unanimously glowing. Customers praise its finesse, its perfect balance between freshness and aromatic intensity, as well as its extraordinary aging potential. This champagne is often described as an ideal choice for special occasions, where every detail matters.

Storing this champagne

To fully enjoy the 2015 Cristal, it is recommended to store it in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature. This champagne has excellent aging potential. The wine will continue to improve for many years, and it is entirely possible to keep it until at least 2038. However, if you wish to enjoy it in its prime, it is already ready to offer an exceptional sensory experience.

The Louis Roederer Style

The Louis Roederer house is synonymous with elegance and precision. Under the expert guidance of their cellar master Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon, the house continues to create champagnes of great complexity and unparalleled finesse. The Roederer style is also characterized by a deep respect for the personality of each vintage.