Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal 2008

The color is gold with shimmering reflections highlighted by the birth of the bubbles. On the nose: aromas of white fruits such as William pear or vine peach with tangy notes of citrus zest. On the palate: an exceptional balance for this great vintage between freshness and concentration of flavors. Presence also of dried fruits such as fig, hazelnut or apricot prolonged by toasted touches from the oak of French oak tuns.

Cristal is Louis Roederer Champagne House' most famous wine, first created in 1876 to satisfy the demanding tastes of Tsar Alexander II. The emperor asked Louis Roederer to reserve the House’s best cuvée for him every year. He was particularly fond of the House’s wine. To distinguish this cuvée, this exceptional champagne came in a flat-bottomed, transparent lead-crystal bottle. The new brand was named after this precious material, which is particularly transparent and luminous.