1976 Louis Roederer, Louis Roederer Cristal - Champagne Brut - 1 Bottle (0.75L)

1976 Louis Roederer Cristal – Vintage Champagne
An exceptional and highly collectible bottle of 1976 Louis Roederer Cristal, one of the most iconic prestige cuvées of Champagne.
A remarkable mature bottle with an unusually long and consistent cellar history: stored in the same private cellar in Düsseldorf, Germany, since 1983.
Champagne
• Producer: Louis Roederer
• Cuvée: Cristal
• Vintage: 1976
• Region: Champagne, France
• Bottle size: 750 ml
Condition
Considering its considerable age, the bottle presents itself remarkably well.
• Excellent fill level for its age
• The Champagne displays a beautiful and attractive mature colour
• The capsule shows some light surface corrosion/rust, consistent with the naturally humid conditions of the historic cellar
• Please carefully examine all photographs for the exact condition of the bottle, label, capsule, fill level and wine
The light corrosion visible on the capsule is related to the humid cellar environment and is explicitly mentioned for transparency.
The photographs form an integral part of the description and show the actual bottle offered in this auction.
Provenance & Storage
The bottle has an especially noteworthy long-term storage history.
According to the provenance provided, it has been stored in the same private cellar in Düsseldorf, Germany, since 1983.
For more than four decades, the bottle remained in an old, naturally cool vaulted cellar, providing stable and consistently cool conditions for long-term storage.
The natural humidity of the cellar has resulted in some light corrosion on the capsule, as visible in the photographs.
Despite its age, the bottle shows a wonderful fill level and an excellent mature Champagne colour.
Shipping
Due to the age and rarity of this bottle, it will be handled with particular care and shipped in secure, neutral protective packaging suitable for mature Champagne.
The parcel will be accompanied by the retailer's invoice.
After purchase, please confirm your delivery address by personal message to ensure correct and secure shipment.
Important Notice
This is an original bottle from 1976 with considerable bottle age. Due to the age and nature of mature Champagne, its condition, taste, carbonation and drinkability cannot be guaranteed.
The bottle is offered exactly as shown in the photographs. Buyers are strongly encouraged to carefully review all photographs, particularly the fill level, capsule, label and overall condition, before bidding.