Champagne - Cristal Rosé - 2009 - Maison Louis Roederer - 0,75L

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

📋 Characteristics

• Vintage: 2009
• Climate: Very sunny, early harvest, exceptional ripeness
• Grape Varieties: 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay
• Origin of Grapes: South-facing slopes at Aÿ, Avize, Cramant
• Vinification: 20% fermented in oak, no malolactic fermentation
• Ageing: 6 years on lees + 8 months in bottle
• Dosage: 8 g/L
• Appearance: Intense golden pink with coppery reflections

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Pale pink with bright reflections
• Nose: Delicate aromas of red fruits, candied citrus, and floral notes
• Palate: Velvety attack with creamy effervescence, revealing juicy red fruit flavors and raspberry liqueur balanced by mineral freshness
• Finish: Long and elegant, marked by subtle salinity and persistent freshness

🍴 Food Pairings

• Roasted lobster
• Veal filet with morels
• Salmon sashimi
• Brillat-Savarin cheese

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Ageing potential: 15 to 25 years

🏰 About Maison Louis Roederer

Founded in 1776 in Reims, Maison Louis Roederer remains one of the few great Champagne houses still family-owned. Now in its seventh generation, it cultivates 240 hectares of vineyards, mainly classified as Grands and Premiers Crus in the Marne region. Renowned for its independence and commitment to quality and innovation, the house created the iconic Cristal cuvée in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II of Russia.