From Reims: Champagne and Family-Run Wineries Tour
Join a scenic tour of the Champagne region starting from Reims. Explore the village of Hautvillers and visit 2 family-run wineries to learn about the Champagne-making ...
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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2009: best 2017 to 2039.
vintage8 yrs30 yrs32 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 2009 | 96/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red berries, pink grapefruit, rose, spice
Palate: fine red fruit, chalk, silky texture, saline length
Cristal in rose form: fine red fruit and pink grapefruit over chalk and spice, with a silky texture and the same saline, racy length as the white.
What it pairs with
- Wild salmon Red-fruit lift and chalk balance the oily fish.More wines for salmon →Find wild salmon on TableJourney →
- Duck breast Silky red fruit and spice meet the duck.More wines for duck breast →
- Lobster Saline chalk frames sweet shellfish meat.More wines for lobster →
With cheese
How to serve Louis Roederer Cristal Rose
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. A tulip shape rewards the bouquet better than a narrow flute and frames the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Wild salmon, Duck breast, Lobster. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Roederer added a rose version of Cristal in 1974, built on the same estate, partly biodynamic Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with a portion macerated for colour.
- 1974First Cristal Rose vintage produced
Facts
- Producer
- Louis Roederer · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Maceration; partial oak; estate, partly biodynamic fruit
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 550 to 850 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1974
Frequently asked about Louis Roederer Cristal Rose
What does Louis Roederer Cristal Rose taste like?
On the nose, red berries, pink grapefruit, rose, spice. On the palate, fine red fruit, chalk, silky texture, saline length. Structurally full-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Cristal in rose form: fine red fruit and pink grapefruit over chalk and spice, with a silky texture and the same saline, racy length as the white.
When should I drink Louis Roederer Cristal Rose?
Drink 8 to 30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Louis Roederer Cristal Rose?
Wild salmon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Duck breast and Lobster. Red-fruit lift and chalk balance the oily fish.
What grapes are in Louis Roederer Cristal Rose?
The blend is Pinot Noir, Chardonnay. The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.
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