LOUIS ROEDERER Cristal Brut Millesime 2016 Bottle

Description

The Louis Roederer Cristal 2016 is crafted from a blend of roughly 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, sourced entirely from the house’s biodynamically farmed Grand Cru vineyards. The 2016 growing season in Champagne was defined by extreme weather contrasts: a remarkably wet and challenging spring was followed by a hot, dry summer, ultimately resulting in a late but exceptionally high-quality harvest.

To preserve the wine's natural tension and freshness, the blend underwent no malolactic fermentation, while a portion of the base wines was fermented in large oak casks to build texture. The wine then spent over six years ageing on its lees prior to disgorgement.

In the glass, it displays a bright golden hue with a fine, steady mousse. The nose presents clear aromas of candied lemon, crisp green apple, and white jasmine, layered with subtle notes of toasted almonds and crushed chalk. On the palate, the wine is precise and energetic. Bright citrus flavours are anchored by a firm, saline structure and a distinct chalky texture, leading into a long, focused finish. This Champagne pairs excellently with delicate seafood, such as scallop carpaccio, sea bass tartare, or lightly seared langoustines.