Champagne Louis Roederer Cristal 1996 Magnum
Champagne Louis Roederer Cristal 1996 Magnum
Champagne Louis Roederer Cristal 1996 Magnum - Original wooden case
Champagne Louis Roederer Cristal 1996 Magnum - Original wooden case

Champagne Louis Roederer Cristal 1996 Magnum - Original wooden case

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Created in 1876 for the Tsar of Russia Alexander II, the Cristal cuvée is the great prestige vat of the House of Louis Roederer. It is only madein the best years, when the maturity of the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, respectively 40% and 60% of the blend, is perfect.

Cristal 1996 is incredibly intense, invigorating, powerful and complex. The nose is initially dominated by fruity aromas that are still very present despite its age (ripe pear and apple, apricot, candied lemon, orange zest), followed by mineral notes, smoky notes, hazelnut and pastries. On the palate, the attack is concentrated and its silky texture is enveloped by a very nice chalky freshness, then a very long, slightly saline finish. In this exceptional vintage, Cristal was aged for 10 years in the cellar followed by 10 years after disgorging in the bottle, in search of the perfect balance.

In Champagne, the year 1996 saw low rainfall throughout the development of the vines, and all the Champagne grape varieties, Chardonnay in the lead, gave small grapes and therefore low yields which allowed an exceptional concentration of aromas. The ripening of the grapes continued ideally until the harvest with fruit marked by a very high sugar content and acidity. Probably the best vintage of Champagne in the last fifty years! If you want to offer a wine or a Champagne from 1996, find the wines and champagnes currently on sale at La Bouteille Dorée.

To know the best wines and appellations of the vintage, in France and elsewhere in the world, consult our guide to the 1996 vintage.

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Data sheet

Vintage
1996
Bottle size
Magnum 1.5L
Packaging
1 Magnum
Country
France
Region
Champagne
Area
Champagne Brut Millésimé
Colour
White
Type
Sparkling white
Classification
Exceptional wine
Others
Dosage: 8 g/l.
Location
Grands Crus of the Montagne de Reims, the Marne Valley and the Côte des Blancs.
Acreage
240 ha.
Grape varieties
Pinot Noir 60%. Chardonnay 40%.
Ageing
10 years of maturation in the cellars then resting in the bottle for 10 years after disgorgement.
Drink from
Today
Drink until
2025
Availability
Next day delivery

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