The quintessence of the Roederer style in an exceptional Champagne Cuvée d'exception, one of the most renowned in the world, is only made when the expression of a vintage deserves to be immortalized, the Cuvée Cristal remains the emblem of the prestigious Louis Roederer Champagne House. After 10 years of aging in the shade and freshness of the House's crayons, Cristal 2008 is revealed in a burst of purity and harmony. Born from the largest limestone terroirs, Louis Roederer's Cristal 2008 brings together the Grands Crus of the Montagne de Reims, the Marne Valley and the Côte des Blancs in a sumptuous blend of Pinot Noir (60%) and Chardonnay ( 40%). Unique, witnessing the imprint of the House of Roederer, Cristal 2008 reflects all the typicality of its vintage. A dry but fresh year, exceptional density and power are the hallmarks of this 2008 vintage, a perfect alliance of concentration and freshness. In perfect harmony and complexity, Cristal 2008 reveals itself in an intense bouquet in which the aromas of candied citrus fruits give way to gourmet notes of pear and almond, enhanced by delicate aromas of toast. But it is on the palate where Cristal 2008 reveals all its splendor. Immense and very powerful, the attack delivers all the force of the limestone soil that gives this depth and this saline concentration that testifies to the trace of the chalk. The mouthfeel displays this inimitable tissue sensation that flatters the palate with an impression of sweetness and licorice flavors. Tendency by a brilliant acidity, the palate extends with a superb purity and a finish full of freshness that leaves a persistent impression of delicious salinity. With Cristal 2008, Louis Roederer has created one of the house's greatest masterpieces, following the example of the excellent vintage of 2002. Cristal 2008 or perfection made champagne.