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Champagne Louis Roederer Cristaltext
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Champagne Louis Roederer Cristal 2015

Champagne, France2015 is considered a standout vintage at Cristal, a 60/40 blend of pinot noir/chardonnay that is aged seven years on its lees (25% of the wine is aged in oak), and it all spends another eight months after degorgement before release. Look for a fairly deep yellow hue with some of the most refined tiny bubbles you can imagine. Yellow fruits, toasted almonds, red fruits mark the nose with a whiff of fresh cut wheat. The silky, creamy textures give way to a classic citrus and saline sparkler with outstanding vibrancy and persistence. It is balanced to perfection. Drink or hold through 2035. The grapes, organically and biodynamically farmed, come from 45 lieux-dit across seven Grands Crus.Tasted: 18 October 2025Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:
BC$409.00750mlBCL Stores
AB$500.00750mlselect private retailers
ON$456.00750mlLCBO
NB$450.00750mlNBLiquor
BC$1160.001500mlBCL Stores
Producer: Champagne Louis RoedererDistributors: Authentic Wine and Spirits Merchants
Blend: Pinot Noir - ChardonnayCSPC: 268775UPC: 3114080721551