One of the most recognisable wines in the world, Louis Roederer’s Cristal is well-known as a symbol of luxury and status, yet it’s also one of the greatest Champagnes being made today, and its true merits as a wine are often overlooked. Unlike most of Champagne’s famous prestige cuvées, Cristal comes exclusively from vineyards owned by the house, which allows Roederer to craft a highly specific character for the cuvée, with maximum control over its viticulture.
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Cristal Vinothèque tasting notes & scores:
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