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Cristal 2004 Champagne
Cristal 2004 Champagne is a vintage brut prestige cuvée that is produced from grapes grown in Louis Roederer Grand Cru vineyards. Cristal 2004 is well defined with wonderful structure. This wine is capable of long aging and patience will pay off dramatically in just a few years.
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| Champagne 411 |
97 |
Sept 2012 |
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| Wine Enthusiast |
97 |
12/1/10 |
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(750 ml bottle) $250 |
| Wine Spectator |
93 |
11/30/12 |
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Tasting Notes
Appearance: Brilliant pale gold with extra fine bubbles.
Aroma/bouquet: Pear, apple, white peach, yeasty brioche with pure minerality and hints of apricot.
Palate: Dry, crisp with green apple, pear, layers of toasty bread and subtle hints of honeysuckle and apple blossom. Long nutty finish with a velvety mousse.
Additional comments: Well defined with wonderful structure, this wine is capable of long aging and patience will pay off dramatically in just a few years.
When to drink: This wonderful Louis Roederer Cristal 2004 Champagne needs patient aging to show its very best. Drink it from 2014 to 2028. Best: 2018-2024
| Cristal 2004 Details
Label: Cristal 2004 Champagne
House/Winery: Louis Roederer
Wine Category: Sparkling Wine
Region & Country: Champagne, France
Type (Style): 2004 vintage
Sweetness Level: Brut
Dosage: 8 to 10 grams per liter
Prestige cuvée: Yes
Vineyards: 100% Grand Cru
Grapes: 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 12%
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Cristal 2004
Production
Louis Roederer uses the Méthode champenoise for their Cristal 2004 Champagne production. The Cristal 2004 blend is composed of 55% Pinot noir and 45% Chardonnay (20% of which is matured in oak casks with weekly batonnage). No malolactic fermentation occurs. Cristal is produced from grapes grown in Louis Roederer Grand Cru vineyards.
Cristal ages an average of 5 years in the cellars before disgorgement. The dosagé of between 8 and 10 grams/liter is customized to complement each vintage. Cristal rests an additional 8 months after disgorgement.
Louis Roederer Brut Labels
Non-Vintage Brut
Vintage Brut
Vintage Brut Prestige Cuvee
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Official Website
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