Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne 2016

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Product Description: There are moments when structure becomes poetry. Cristal 2016 is exacting and elegant, defined by mineral energy and radiant fruit. It stands as a defining vintage for Louis Roederer’s flagship cuvee. Cristal is only produced in exceptional years, using fruit from the house’s own biodynamically farmed vineyards. Each parcel is chosen for its ability to capture clarity, freshness and depth. In 2016, that selection revealed a champagne of almost symmetrical precision. It reflects a detailed season: a summer of warmth, tempered by chalk soils and moderated ripening, yielding a wine of layered finesse. Pinot Noir brings structure and weight, while Chardonnay tightens the frame with salinity and lift. The result is grounded in limestone but carries a sense of lightness and quiet intensity. Cristal 2016 feels controlled, luminous and built to last. Tasting Notes NOSE Floral Citrus & Stone Acacia, white flowers and roasted citrus layered with pressed stone and iodine. PALATE Juicy, Chalk-Driven Stone fruit and citrus open into a soft-textured mousse, with saline detail and quiet grip. FINISH Crisp, Linear Length Chalk and salt carry the finish with clarity and persistence. Reviews & Accolades Very dry and spiced with ripe citrus and red berries. Elegant acidity, persistent fine bubbles and a chalked floral finish. — The Wine Independent, 98+ Taut and focused. Citrus oil and wet stone lead into a long, mineral-driven finish. — William Kelley, Wine Advocate, 97 Classic structure with stony tension. Notes of mandarin, apricot and raspberry sit beneath floral lift and a faint smoky thread. — Decanter, 97 Bright and composed. Citrus peel, white florals, mint and chamomile carry a refined frame with age-worthy depth. — Vinous, 96 Finer Details: Style – Champagne Varietal – Pinot Noir, Chardonnay Country – France Region – Champagne Vintage – 2016 Bottle Size – 750ml ABV – 12.5% Closure – Cork