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Louis Roederer Cristal 2012

Louis Roederer

6L

Champagne / France / White

Prix sur demande

The World’s Most Admired Champagne Brand : N°1

Tasting profile

Light

Full-bodied

Dry

Off-dry

Lively

Round

Mineral

Fruity

Presentation
The Champagne Louis Roederer Cristal 2012 embodies the grace and power of a great vintage, where the excellence of the terroir and the genius of the winemaking come together. Coming from the House’s best Grand Cru-classified plots, this Cristal is the fruit of a contrasting year, marked by extreme but salutary climatic conditions, which produced grapes of rare concentration. The perfectly mastered blend (approximately 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay) offers a masterful balance between aromatic intensity, mineral tension, and enveloping texture. This vintage, already considered a future classic, seduces as much by its immediate accessibility as by its immense aging potential.

Tasting Notes
Cristal 2012 reveals a brilliant golden color with luminous reflections, enlivened by fine, regular bubbles. The nose is rich and complex, with aromas of ripe white fruits, toasted hazelnut, candied citrus, acacia honey, and a signature chalky touch. On the palate, the body is ample, generous, almost creamy, but always balanced by a very precise acidity and mineral structure. There is a fruity intensity enveloped by nuances of brioche, toast, and saline. The finish is long, energetic, and remarkably elegant. Cristal 2012 is a distinguished champagne, perfect for special occasions, refined dishes or simply to experience a moment of pure emotion.

Founded in 1776 in Reims, the Louis Roederer house is one of the last great Champagne houses to remain family-owned and independent. It owes its international renown to exceptional expertise, a constant demand for quality, and perfect mastery of the entire production chain, from the vineyard to the cellar.

The house now owns more than 240 hectares of vines, located exclusively in the Grands and Premiers Crus of Champagne, which allows it great autonomy and a unique style. At the helm of the cuvée production, Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon, a visionary cellar master, embodies oenological excellence and innovation. He has profoundly influenced the identity of Roederer wines, notably through sustainable and biodynamic viticulture.

The house’s flagship is undoubtedly Cristal, created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II of Russia. This legendary cuvée, produced only in the best years, is today one of the most sought-after champagnes in the world. Its perfect balance, purity, crystalline elegance, and exceptional aging potential make it a true work of oenological art.

Wine region

Champagne / France

Wine type

White

Volume

Alcohol content

12,5%

Aging potential

20 ans +

Grape varieties

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

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