Champagne Louis ROEDERER
Cristal Brut
- 2015
- Champagne
Maison Roederer has been regaining its lustre since 2010, under the guidance of its excellent cellar master Mr. Lecaillon, a firm believer in permaculture and agroforestry who in 2018 put half (120 ha) of the vineyard into organic conversion. The House's style is now oriented towards straightforwardness and salinity, refined and uncluttered wines.
The range begins with the cuvée Collection, as much an aperitif champagne as a meal wine, thanks to the addition of reserve wines. Then come three vintages (Brut, Rosé and Blanc de Blancs) to conclude with Cristal, their world-famous flagship cuvée.
Cristal, the highlight of the range, is a model of purity and balance. A true “champagne de garde”, it can be cellared for over 15 years without losing any of its freshness or power.
- To keep or to drink :
- Ready to drink
- Apogée :
- 2024-2035
From the same producer
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Maison Roederer has been regaining its lustre since 2010, under the guidance of its excellent cellar master Mr. Lecaillon, a firm believer in permaculture and agroforestry who in 2018 put half (120 ha) of the vineyard into organic conversion. The House's style is now oriented towards straightforwardness and salinity, refined and uncluttered wines.
The range begins with the cuvée Collection, as much an aperitif champagne as a meal wine, thanks to the addition of reserve wines. Then come three vintages (Brut, Rosé and Blanc de Blancs) to conclude with Cristal, their world-famous flagship cuvée.Collection is a multi-vintage blend, dominated by chardonnay (40%) and pinots noir and meunier. Collection n°243 is built around the 2018 harvest (59%), blended with 41% reserve wines from vintages 2009 to 2017.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2025
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Maison Roederer has been regaining its lustre since 2010, under the guidance of its excellent cellar master Mr. Lecaillon, a firm believer in permaculture and agroforestry who in 2018 put half (120 ha) of the vineyard into organic conversion. The House's style is now oriented towards straightforwardness and salinity, refined and uncluttered wines.
The range begins with the cuvée Collection, as much an aperitif champagne as a meal wine, thanks to the addition of reserve wines. Then come three vintages (Brut, Rosé and Blanc de Blancs) to conclude with Cristal, their world-famous flagship cuvée.Collection is a multi-vintage blend, dominated by chardonnay (40%) and pinots noir and meunier. Collection n°244 is built around the 2019 harvest (54%).
The cuvée “Collection n°244” in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - November 2024): 93/100 “The room is buzzing as guests start to arrive. A glass of the NVV Collection 244 sets the mood.Collection is a new Champagne from Roederer, essentially the former Brut Premier reinterpreted with a focus on freshness and verve. Those qualities come alive in the glass. Brisk acids cut through a core of orchard fruit, chamomile and crushed rocks. What a beautiful and expressive wine this is.”
La Revue du Vin de France (December 2023): 91-92/100 “Fine, precise, defined nose on delicate brioche. Ample, tasty and dynamic on the palate. Great elegance of bubbles and velvety mousse. The contribution of the 36% perpetual reserve and the 10% reserve wines aged in wood adds depth and patina. A long, saline finish for this energetic, smooth and very sapid wine. The Louis Roederer Collections continue to seduce us!"
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2025
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Maison Roederer has been regaining its lustre since 2010, under the guidance of its excellent cellar master Mr. Lecaillon, a firm believer in permaculture and agroforestry who in 2018 put half (120 ha) of the vineyard into organic conversion. The House's style is now oriented towards straightforwardness and salinity, refined and uncluttered wines.
The range begins with the cuvée Collection, as much an aperitif champagne as a meal wine, thanks to the addition of reserve wines. Then come three vintages (Brut, Rosé and Blanc de Blancs) to conclude with Cristal, their world-famous flagship cuvée.
The Brut Millésimé is built around Pinot Noirs (70%) from the original Roederer vineyard, “La Montagne”. Aged an average of 4 years on lees, it combines a fleshy, vinous texture with subtle fruity and smoky aromas.More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2030
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Maison Roederer has been regaining its lustre since 2010, under the guidance of its excellent cellar master Mr. Lecaillon, a firm believer in permaculture and agroforestry who in 2018 put half (120 ha) of the vineyard into organic conversion. The House's style is now oriented towards straightforwardness and salinity, refined and uncluttered wines.
The range begins with the cuvée Collection, as much an aperitif champagne as a meal wine, thanks to the addition of reserve wines. Then come three vintages (Brut, Rosé and Blanc de Blancs) to conclude with Cristal, their world-famous flagship cuvée.
The Rosé Millésimé is obtained by a slow, gentle maceration of Pinot Noir in part of the Chardonnay juice. This “infusion” process gives it a round, fresh character, with aromas of tart red fruits (redcurrant) perfectly integrated.More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2031
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Maison Roederer has been regaining its lustre since 2010, under the guidance of its excellent cellar master Mr. Lecaillon, a firm believer in permaculture and agroforestry who in 2018 put half (120 ha) of the vineyard into organic conversion. The House's style is now oriented towards straightforwardness and salinity, refined and uncluttered wines.
The range begins with the cuvée Collection, as much an aperitif champagne as a meal wine, thanks to the addition of reserve wines. Then come three vintages (Brut, Rosé and Blanc de Blancs) to conclude with Cristal, their world-famous flagship cuvée.
The Rosé Millésimé is obtained by a slow, gentle maceration of Pinot Noir in part of the Chardonnay juice. This “infusion” process gives it a round, fresh character, with aromas of tart red fruits (redcurrant) perfectly integrated.The cuvée “Rosé” vintage 2014 in the press:
Vinous (A.Galloni-December 2021): 93/100 “The 2014 Brut Rosé Vintage is a wine of real power and intensity. Finely cut and also deep, the 2014 packs tons of vigor into its mid-weight frame. [...] This is an impressive showing, to say the least”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2030
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Maison Roederer has been regaining its lustre since 2010, under the guidance of its excellent cellar master Mr. Lecaillon, a firm believer in permaculture and agroforestry who in 2018 put half (120 ha) of the vineyard into organic conversion. The House's style is now oriented towards straightforwardness and salinity, refined and uncluttered wines.
The range begins with the cuvée Collection, as much an aperitif champagne as a meal wine, thanks to the addition of reserve wines. Then come three vintages (Brut, Rosé and Blanc de Blancs) to conclude with Cristal, their world-famous flagship cuvée.
Saline and slender, Blanc de Blancs Millésimé is made from a few parcels of Chardonnay concentrated in the limestone vineyards of “La Côte”, in the heart of the Côte des Blancs.Blanc de blancs Millésimé 2016 in the press:
Vinous (A.Galloni - November 2024): 94/100 and ranked #64 among the “100 Wines of the Year 2024” « The 2016 Brut Blanc de Blancs Vintage is laced with hints of tropical fruit, lime, mint, passionfruit and crushed rocks. Intensely aromatic and light on its feet, the 2016 impresses with its gracious, understated personality. »
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2024-2031
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Maison Roederer has been regaining its lustre since 2010, under the guidance of its excellent cellar master Mr. Lecaillon, a firm believer in permaculture and agroforestry who in 2018 put half (120 ha) of the vineyard into organic conversion. The House's style is now oriented towards straightforwardness and salinity, refined and uncluttered wines.
The range begins with the cuvée Collection, as much an aperitif champagne as a meal wine, thanks to the addition of reserve wines. Then come three vintages (Brut, Rosé and Blanc de Blancs) to conclude with Cristal, their world-famous flagship cuvée.
Saline and slender, Blanc de Blancs Millésimé is made from a few parcels of Chardonnay concentrated in the limestone vineyards of “La Côte”, in the heart of the Côte des Blancs.The cuvée “Blanc de blancs” vintage 2014 in the press:
Vinous (A.Galloni - November 2021): 93/100 “Most of the attention at Roederer falls to other wines, most notable the Cristals and the NV, but the Blanc de Blancs is a quiet wine that often overachieves, as it does in 2014. Superb”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2030
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Maison Roederer has been regaining its lustre since 2010, under the guidance of its excellent cellar master Mr. Lecaillon, a firm believer in permaculture and agroforestry who in 2018 put half (120 ha) of the vineyard into organic conversion. The House's style is now oriented towards straightforwardness and salinity, refined and uncluttered wines.
The range begins with the cuvée Collection, as much an aperitif champagne as a meal wine, thanks to the addition of reserve wines. Then come three vintages (Brut, Rosé and Blanc de Blancs) to conclude with Cristal, their world-famous flagship cuvée.
Brut Nature is a new transversal cuvée, produced only in great years, where purity (zero dosage) and generosity (pinot noir dominance) are the watchwords.More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2026