LOUIS ROEDERER Cristal Brut ROSE Millesime 2014 Bottle
Champagne & Sparkling Wines | France | Champagne | 75cl
£475.00
ABV: 12.5%
Size: 75cl
Closure Type: Cork
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Grapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Description
Louis Roederer Cristal Rosé 2014 is an aristocratic prestige cuvée marrying ripe Pinot Noir depth with Chardonnay finesse. Pale salmon with copper glints and a fine persistent mousse, it opens with wild strawberry, raspberry and Morello cherry over lemon blossom and delicate brioche; aeration reveals white pepper, clove and a smoky mineral seam. Medium plus with an expansive silky mid palate, taut citrus pith and chalky minerality, the palate shows tart red fruit, toasted almond and shortcrust pastry, finishing long, saline and floral with a graphite edge. Expressive now yet built to age. Drink 2026 to 2045. Critics: James Suckling 98 "Fabulous velvety texture"; Vinous 98 "Finely sculpted"; Wine Advocate 97 "Deep, racy and electric."
A Deeper Dive;
Champagne Louis Roederer
Louis Roederer is a prestigious Champagne house located in the Champagne region of France, renowned for its high-quality sparkling wines. Founded in 1776, it has a long history of craftsmanship and innovation, and it remains one of the few family-owned Champagne houses today.
The brand is best known for its flagship cuvée, Cristal, which was first created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II of Russia. Cristal is celebrated for its elegance, complexity, and aging potential, characterized by its fine bubbles and balanced acidity. The production of Cristal involves meticulous selection of grapes, primarily from the house's own vineyards, which are grown under sustainable practices.
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In addition to Cristal, Louis Roederer produces a range of other exceptional Champagnes, including the Roederer Estate and the Premier Brut. The house emphasizes the importance of terroir, sourcing grapes from some of the best vineyards in Champagne, including those in the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs regions.
Each Champagne showcases the unique characteristics of the grapes and the environment. Over the years, Louis Roederer has received numerous awards and accolades, reinforcing its reputation as one of the top producers in the Champagne industry. Its wines are widely regarded by critics and enthusiasts alike and remain a symbol of luxury and celebration across the globe. The dedication to craftsmanship and quality ensures that Louis Roederer continues to be a highly respected name in the world of Champagne.
VINOUS - 98 Points
Drinking window: 2029 - 2049
"The 2014 Cristal Rosé is fascinating to taste next to the 2015 and a few older vintages, as it is decidedly linear and taut, signatures that are typical of the year. Cranberry, chalk, mint, white pepper and blood orange are all finely sculpted. This is an especially fine showing. I imagine the 2014 will flesh out beautifully with time in bottle. It's not an immediate Cristal Rosé, but more of a long distance runner. Readers should be in no rush here. Dosage is 8 grams per liter."
JAMES SUCKLING - 98 Points
"Extremely subtle and delicate, this has an enveloping nose of tiny red berries and dried flowers. This sparkling rosé masterpiece is just beginning to really open up. Fabulous velvety texture on the mouth-filling palate, the very fine mousse already spot on. Tons of structure behind all this, so this should age really well. From organically grown grapes. Tasted at the Cristal vertical tasting at the champagne house on July 6th, 2023. Drink from release."