Cristal Champagne
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Cristal is a prestige cuvée Champagne produced by Louis Roederer in the Reims region of Champagne, France, blending Chardonnay and Pinot Noir sourced from grand cru vineyards. First created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II of Russia, the wine is vinified in a combination of oak and stainless steel and undergoes extended lees aging before release. Vintages here span from the celebrated 1990 through the 2016 growing season, capturing a range of Champagne climates and harvest conditions across nearly three decades. The 2008, widely regarded as one of the decade's great Champagne vintages, appears alongside a rosé expression from 2009 and several mid-decade releases. Bottles are available both as single vintages and as curated gift sets, making Cristal accessible whether for near-term cellaring or long-term aging.
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Cristal is a prestige cuvée Champagne produced by Louis Roederer in the Reims region of Champagne, France, blending Chardonnay and Pinot Noir sourced from grand cru vineyards. First created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II of Russia, the wine is vinified in a combination of oak and stainless steel and undergoes extended lees aging before release. Vintages here span from the celebrated 1990 through the 2016 growing season, capturing a range of Champagne climates and harvest conditions across nearly three decades. The 2008, widely regarded as one of the decade's great Champagne vintages, appears alongside a rosé expression from 2009 and several mid-decade releases. Bottles are available both as single vintages and as curated gift sets, making Cristal accessible whether for near-term cellaring or long-term aging.
