Champagne - Cristal Millesime Brut - 2008 - Maison Louis Roederer - 0,75L

An exceptional Champagne, embodying the elegance and craftsmanship of Maison Louis Roederer.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: AOC Champagne
• Producer: Louis Roederer
• Cuvée: Cristal
• Vintage: 2008
• Region: Champagne, France
• Grape Variety: 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay
• Ageing: 8 years on lees + 8 months after disgorgement
• Dosage: Brut (7.5 g/L)
• Alcohol: 12%

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Bright golden yellow with crystalline highlights
• Nose: Intense and harmonious bouquet of candied citrus, juicy pear, fresh almond, toasted nuances and white flowers
• Palate: Powerful and chiselled, marked by chalky minerality. Silky texture, brilliant acidity and soft liqueur notes
• Finish: Exceptionally long, pure and saline, driven by vibrant freshness

🍴 Food Pairings

Ideal with
• 🦞 Roasted lobster with lemon butter
• 🍣 Tuna or langoustine sashimi with toasted sesame oil
• 🍗 Bresse chicken with morels and light cream
• 🍰 Citrus tart with roasted hazelnuts

🫗 Serving Advice

• Serving temperature: 10–12°C
• Decanting: Recommended
• Opening time: 20 to 30 minutes in glass

🗓 Cellaring Potential

• Enjoy now after decanting or cellar through 2040+ for increased depth and complexity

🏰 About the Producer

Founded in 1776 in Reims, Louis Roederer is one of the last major Champagne houses still family-owned. For seven generations, the estate has cultivated 240 hectares, mainly classified as Grand and Premier Cru. Renowned for its independence and dedication to quality and innovation, the house created Cristal in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II of Russia.