Description minus A harmonious Champagne wine with a beautiful purity The property Founded in 1776 in Reims, the Louis Roederer Champagne House has remained family-owned and independent. After more than 200 years of existence, Louis Roederer is still in the hands of the same family. Today, under the leadership of Frédéric Rouzaud, who represents the seventh generation of the family line, Louis Roederer embodies the excellence of Champagne wines around the world thanks to vintages created as works of art. The vineyard With almost 241 hectares of vines, the Maison Louis Roederer draws its strength from its extraordinary vineyard, composed entirely of Grands and Premiers Crus in the Marne Valley, the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs. A true mosaic of terroirs, the Maison Louis Roederer vineyard is divided into 410 parcels that reflect all the diversity of the soils of the Champagne region. The wine An iconic cuvée of the Maison, first created in 1876 for the Tsar of Russia, Cristal is produced from 45 exceptional vineyards, distributed across 7 Grands Crus of the Montagne de Reims, the Vallée de la Marne and the Côte des Blancs. The vintage The particularly cold and dry winter has given way to very mild conditions, characterized by lots of sunshine and little rainfall in August and September. The vineyard is in a remarkable state of health. Harvested at full maturity, the grapes give life to a dense, fruity and delicious champagne that harmoniously blends the solar signature with exceptional purity. Winemaking and aging The vinification, carried out under wood for 16% of the wine, is accompanied by weekly agitation of the lees. No malolactic fermentation. This exceptional cuvée benefits from an average of 6 years of aging in the cellars and a rest period of 8 months after disgorgement. The dosage is 8 g/litre. Assembly Cristal 2009 by Louis Roederer is a blend of 60% pinot noir and 40% chardonnay. Tasting View The color is a beautiful golden yellow, with opaque and amber reflections. The effervescence is long-lasting, lively and delicate. Smell Subtle and concentrated, the nose reveals notes of citrus compote, candied apricots and honeysuckle. With aeration, the bouquet gains in complexity through tasty fragrances of cocoa beans, toasted hazelnuts and light touches of liquorice and cinnamon. Taste Delicate and lively, the mouth fascinates with its dense and ripe flavors, its silky touch and its refreshing minerality.