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The House Louis Roederer is one of the names that comes up when we talk about the great houses of Champagne, being still one of the Rares to remain family owned for more than two centuries now.
Reigning over a vineyard of 240 hectares classified on sumptuous terroirs in Premiers Crus and Grands Crus, the House Louis Roederer has never ceased to offer generous Champagnes that embellish all occasions.
It was in 1833 that Louis Roederer inherited his uncle's house: the house of Champagne Dubois Père et Fils in Reims, which he had founded in 1776. From then on, he chose to take the habits and customs of the region in hand and showed great concern for controlling all the stages of production of his Champagne. At the time, marketing was the business of the wine merchants, while the vineyard belonged entirely to the winegrowers. Thus, in 1845, Louis Roederer bought about fifteen hectares of vineyards classified as Grand Cru and acquired the status of winemaker-negociant in order to reconcile the two trades.
In 1876, Louis Roederer II, who succeeded his father following his death in 1870, created at the request of Tsar Alexander II a special vintage for the exclusive consumption of the Tsars of... See more ...
Cristal Vinothèque 2002 highlights the exceptional history of a few bottles that have been carefully preserved for 20 years in the cellars of Louis Roederer.
After nearly 11 years' ageing on laths, then 5 years on points, this cuvée then benefited from 4 years' rest after disgorgement. A well-deserved patience to reach the perfect balance.
The 2002 harvest comes 1/3 from the following 3 vineyards: "la Rivière", "la Montagne" and "la Côte".
This Champagne offers us a dynamic effervescence with a golden yellow color and green highlights.
At first taste, the bouquet reveals a beautiful maturity, complex and intense where aromas of citron, citrus zest, roasted almonds and harvest mingle. Captivating impression of Rosée morning accompanied by smoke, nougat and honey. After aeration, vanilla and light truffle notes take over.
The palate is at once fresh, energetic and caressing. Saline, chalky and almost iodine notes develop to leave an impression of great finesse.
The finish stretches delicately in this powdery, salivating and very saline material reminiscent of Umami.
A gastronomic wine, this Cristal 2002 Vinothèque benefits from being decanted a few minutes before tasting to optimize the taste experience. It would pair perfectly with a ceviche of sea bream garnished with coriander leaves.
Beyond the Champagne, here we are in concentrated, long, delicate and fresh textures that bring us closer to the experience of a great Bourgogne white.
