Champagne - Cristal Millesime - Brut - 1999 - Maison Louis Roederer - 3L

A sunny and refined vintage, emblematic of the Cristal style, in an exceptional format.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Champagne AOC
• Grape Variety: 55% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay
• Vintage: 1999
• Certification: Sustainable farming
• Terroir: Grands Crus of the Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne and Côte des Blancs
• Vinification & Ageing: Partial vinification in oak, aged on lees for 6 years, with at least 8 months’ post-disgorgement rest
• Dosage: Brut (~10 g/L)
• Alcohol: 12% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Brilliant gold with coppery highlights, fine and elegant bubbles
• Nose: Complex and mature, blending dried fruits, candied orange zest, toasted hazelnut, dried flowers and honey
• Palate: Broad and creamy, with remarkable freshness. Flavors of nougat, stewed yellow fruits, brioche and gentle spices
• Finish: Very long, saline and perfectly balanced

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🦞 Roasted lobster, seared scallops
• 🍗 Chicken supreme with morels
• 🍄 Truffle risotto
• 🧀 Aged Comté, old Parmesan

🫗 Serving Advice

• Serving temperature: 10–12°C
• Decanting: Optional, but beneficial (20 to 30 minutes)
• Opening time: 15 minutes before serving to reveal its complexity

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Already at its peak, this Cristal 1999 can continue to evolve for another 5 to 8 years in magnum or jeroboam, offering fascinating aromatic complexity.

🏰 About the House

Louis Roederer, a family-owned house founded in 1776, is one of Champagne’s finest. Cristal, created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II, embodies absolute elegance. Produced only in the best years, this legendary Champagne blends precision, richness and longevity. In its 3L format, it promises a rare and majestic tasting experience.