Louis Roederer
The cellar master Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon surpasses himself once again!” – Robert Parker
Cristal is a wine that reflects Louis Roederer’s commitment to sustainable viticulture, with practices that include mass selection, gentle pruning, and the use of biodynamic compounds. Since 1845, the vineyards have been carefully developed to express the terroir of Champagne. According to Frédéric Rouzaud, CEO of Louis Roederer, “Cristal is a wine of evolution, slowly revealing the true extent of its unique personality.”
The 2015 vintage stands out for its concentrated character, resulting from warm and dry weather conditions, balanced by timely rains in late summer. This vintage produced juicy and ripe grapes while maintaining remarkable freshness.
Winemaking: With 25% of the wine aged in oak and an approach that avoids malolactic fermentation, Louis Roederer ensures that the bright and pure character of the fruit remains intact. Cristal 2015 is a perfect expression of the symbiosis between maturity and freshness, combining “purity, excellence, and balance,” highlights Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon, Head of Cellar.
For the first time since 2002, the 2015 vintage includes all 45 plots of vines over 20 years old, reflecting the unique identity of Cristal. This year offers a “new symphony” of flavors and textures, capturing the essence of the terroir and the indissoluble connection between man and nature.
With aging of six to seven years sur lattes, Cristal 2015 invites you to discover a kaleidoscope of nuances, delighting enthusiasts with each new release that reveals the unmistakable character of this extraordinary wine.
Awards
98/100 TWI – The Wine Independent
96/100 Vinous – A. Galloni
96/100 Wine Spectator
95+/100 Robert Parker
Allergens information
Contains sulphites.
SKU: 107447