Louis Roederer Cristal Vinotheque 2002 (Gift Box)
- Vintage
- 2002
- Country
- France
- Region
- Champagne
- Size
- 750ml
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Dynamic yet delicate bubbles forming a lingering bead. Golden yellow hue flecked with green. Intense, complex bouquet with a blend of citron, citrus peel, grilled almond and wheat aromas. We have a tantalizing impression of morning dew combined with smoky notes, nougat and honey. Upon aeration, slightly truffled vanilla notes then come to the fore. The palate is fresh and energetic yet caressing and luminous. The big, juicy, body quickly gives way to a limestone, saline and almost iodine-like finesse showing infinite energy. Fine, toasted hazelnuts round off the f lavoursome palate. The finish lingers delicately with a powdery, salivating and very saline Umami-like sensation. The 2002 Cristal Vinothèque is a gastronomic wine that is best decanted for a few minutes before drinking. - Winemaker's Notes
Uncompromising Quality
Champagne Louis Roederer was founded in 1776 in Reims, France and is one of the rare family owned companies, which is still managed by the Roederer family. In 1833, Louis Roederer inherited the company from his uncle and renamed the company under his namesake. Under his leadership, the company rapidly grew while remaining true to their philosophy of uncompromising quality. Today, the company is under the helm of Jean-Claude Rouzaud and his son Frédéric who continue to place quality before quantity.
First-Rate Vineyards
Champagne Louis Roederer is one of the only French champagne producers to own nearly 75 percent of the grapes in the most desirable vineyards in the Champagne. The property is located on 450 acres in the finest villages of Montagne de Reims, Côtes des Blancs, and Valleé de la Marne. Each region is selected to produce Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with the elegance needed for perfectly balanced champagne. The Louis Roederer vineyards rate an average 98 percent based on France’s statutory 100-point classification scale.
The reserve wine is then tasted and graded by a team of Roederer specialists. They choose as many as 40 different wines from several lots for the blend. For the final touch, the wine is then added in order to enhance the cuvee and guarantee consistency while retaining the champagne's characteristics.