Two bottles of Louis Roederer Cristal Brut 2015 — each in its original gift box — a serious, vinous and age-worthy Cristal described by the cellar master Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon as “a timeless Champagne with a chalky temperament, freed from the sunny character of the vintage.” Sourced exclusively from 45 biodynamically farmed plots across seven Grand Cru villages, aged 7 years on the lees with 25% of the base wine in oak, then 8 months in bottle after disgorgement. The 2015 is a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay — all of the Cristal estate vineyards made it into the final cuvée for the first time in history. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of citrus oil, crisp stone fruits, white flowers, crushed mint and subtle hints of buttery pastry — medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with a concentrated and rather introverted core of fruit framed by chalky extract and animated by a pinpoint mousse. “A serious, vinous Champagne that has considerable substance to age — may well evolve along the lines of the lovely 1985.” Rated 96/100 aggregato, 95+/100 Wine Advocate. Best from 2025–2045. Both bottles in original gift boxes, perfect condition. Stored in a professional temperature-controlled cellar.