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★ Wine Spectator 94 • Vinous 96 • James Suckling 99 • Wine Advocate 93

Roederer Cristal 2005

Champagne White

€250,00 / 75cl inc. VAT

In this 2005 vintage, the Cristal Roederer displays an elegant maturity, marrying the finesse of ripe white fruits with subtle notes of sweet ginger and wet chalk. The structure is in place, offering a crisp freshness that promises beautiful evolution, testifying to the remarkable balance of this year.

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Producer:Louis Roederer
Appellation: Champagne Brut
Region: Champagne Brut
Grape varieties: Chardonnay - Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 12.0
Color: White
Condition: Perfect

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Wine Spectator Tasting Note

Vibrant and mouthwatering, this offers a range of patisserie pear and apple fruit, candied lemon zest, pastry dough and marzipan notes set on a finely detailed texture, which imparts a great deal of finesse. The lasting finish echoes a smoky mineral note. Drink now through 2025. 20,000 cases imported.

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About the Producer

About the Producer

The Louis Roederer estate is an iconic Champagne house, remaining one of the last great family-owned and independent signatures. A pioneer, the Roederer family invested early on in a vast, estate-owned vineyard, now cultivated with extreme precision in the heart of the Marne’s finest crus. From this remarkable terroir are born champagnes of impressive consistency and a refined, instantly recognizable style. Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon, Chef de Caves, perpetuates this quest for excellence while infusing an innovative dynamic. The Louis Roederer house is distinguished by a prestigious range, whose cuvées embody elegance and complexity. Among the jewels are the Cristal Millésimé Brut and the Cristal Brut Rosé Millésimé, symbols of unparalleled craftsmanship. The Vintage Brut and the Brut Rosé Millésimé complete this offering, alongside more recent creations like the Collection 244 Brut, which testifies to the estate's spirit of innovation. More exclusive, the Coteaux Champenois "Hommage à Camille" reveals a rare parcel-based expression, elevating the diversity of the Champagne terroirs. Among the most sought-after cuvées are Louis Roederer Cristal Millésimé Brut, Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Rosé Millésimé, and Louis Roederer Vintage Brut—useful benchmarks for understanding the house's identity.

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