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Cristal 2005 Champagne
Cristal 2005 Champagne is a vintage brut prestige cuvée that is produced from grapes grown in Louis Roederer Grand Cru vineyards. Cristal 2004 is heaven in a glass. Even in youth it is open, aromatic, and wonderfully delicious.
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| Champagne 411 |
96 |
Sept 2012 |
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Average Retail Price |
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97 |
12/31/12 |
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(750 ml bottle) $200 |
| Wine Spectator |
94 |
11/30/12 |
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Tasting Notes
Appearance: Brilliant pale gold with smoothly flowing extra fine bubbles.
Aroma/bouquet: Apple pie, Caramel, limestone, brioche with subtle floral hints.
Palate: Dry, crisp and fresh. Wonderfully balanced. Apple, pear, a touch of lemon. Elegant mouthfeel from the ultra fine bubbles. Lingering finish.
Additional comments: Heaven in a glass. Even in youth it is open, aromatic, and wonderfully delicious.
When to drink: This luscious Louis Roederer Cristal 2005 Champagne will get even better with age (wait if you can!). Now – 2025, Best: 2016-2022
| Cristal 2005 Details
Label: Cristal 2005 Champagne
House/Winery: Louis Roederer
Wine Category: Sparkling Wine
Region & Country: Champagne, France
Type (Style): 2004 vintage
Sweetness Level: Brut
Dosage: 8 to 10 grams per liter
Prestige cuvée: Yes
Vineyards: 100% Grand Cru
Grapes: 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 12%
Go to Champagne Details for a description of the above types, characteristics, and grapes. |
Cristal 2005
Production
Louis Roederer uses the Méthode champenoise for their Cristal 2005 Champagne production. The Cristal 2005 blend is composed of 55% Pinot noir and 45% Chardonnay (20% of which is matured in oak casks with weekly batonnage). No malolactic fermentation occurs. Cristal is produced from grapes grown in Louis Roederer Grand Cru vineyards.
Cristal ages an average of 5 years in the cellars before disgorgement. The dosagé of between 8 and 10 grams/liter is customized to complement each vintage. Cristal rests an additional 8 months after disgorgement.
Louis Roederer Brut Labels
Non-Vintage Brut
Vintage Brut
Vintage Brut Prestige Cuvee
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Official Website
The official website is http://www.louis-roederer.com. |
