Shopping Cart
No products in the basket.

Louis Roederer Cristal 2014

97 points | James Suckling

“An enlightened expression from a season of extremes, this has intensity, ripeness and depth of fruit that is underpinned by chalk soil-derived structure and freshness. Complex nose with lemon and grapefruit aromas, as well as closed red apple, blood orange, light biscuit spices and toasted hazelnuts. Super fresh. The palate starts pithy and fleshy with pink grapefruit, blood orange, red apple, sliced strawberry and nectarine. Expansive and mouth-filling build that is driven by concentrated fruit, Then it tightens and turns to a more mineral edge, before smoothly honed phenolics finish it long. It is 60% pinot noir and 40% chardonnay, 32% oak fermentation in those same proportions, no chaptalization, no malolactic and a dosage of 7g per liter. From organically farmed grapes. Very complex, it strikes a natural balance and is very drinkable already, though will develop well for more than a decade in the cellar.” Feb 2022

96 points | Wine Advocate

“The 2014 Cristal is a terrific effort that transcends the vintage. Bursting from the glass with expressive aromas of ripe citrus fruit, nectarine, white flowers, freshly baked bread and subtle hints of honeycomb, it’s medium to full-bodied, vinous and fleshy, with an exuberant core of fruit that’s girdled by racy acids, resulting in a wine that’s simultaneously chiseled and demonstrative, meaning that early appeal doesn’t come at the expense of the requisite tension for long-term cellaring. Concluding with a long, aromatic and intensely chalky finish, it is a brilliant Champagne that will offer a broad drinking window. This bottle was disgorged in June 2021 with seven grams per liter dosage.” William Kelley Feb 2022

95 points | Decanter

“The rollercoaster growing season of 2014 is reflected to perfection by the innate tension here; ripe citric fruit and even a touch of exoticism (mango and fig) tempered by a fine shard of acidity and a lifted ethereal character, described paradoxically by chef de caves Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon as ‘weightless density’. Purity, energy and power make for very happy bedfellows, courtesy the chalky terroir and its organic husbandry. The texture is silky, the bubbles joyfully integrated and the finish resourceful and precise, its salinity deferential to the deep-digging roots. Disgorged: June 2021. Dosage: 7g/L. Drinking Window 2022 – 2030” Simon Field Jan 2022

“Time has worked its magic and Cristal 2014 has emerged triumphant. It is ready to be enjoyed in its youth but can also be further cellar aged to allow it to attain the complexity of a magnificent maturity.”

£1,100.00

In 1876, Tsar Alexander II, a great lover of Louis Roederer wines, requested a unique cuvée for his personal use. Louis Roederer created an exceptional crystal bottle, filled with the fruit of vines from seven great crus on his estate. The Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes provide the subtle, precise balance that defines this prestige cuvée.

Cristal is Louis Roederer’s flagship cuvée, crafted in 1876 from seven Grand Crus in Montagne de Reims, the Marne Valley, and Côte des Blancs.

Winemaking
Cristal 2014 is composed of grapes sourced from 45 “lieux-dits” in Verzenay, Verzy, Beaumont-sur-Vesle, Ay, Avize, Mesnil-sur-Oger, and Cramant.
  • 32% of the wines are vinified in oak.
  • No malolactic fermentation.
  • The dosage is 7 g/L.
Tasting Notes

The wine has an intense, bright, and luminous golden hue with dynamic effervescence and a stream of fine bubbles.

Intense, fragrant bouquet of great purity. Concentrated and candied citrus fruit mingle delicately with notes of grain and lightly roasted almonds. The lovely sensation of big ripe fruit is balanced and lifted by energetic fresh tangy overtones.

Fruity palate with a silky texture, complemented by soft bubbles that are perfectly integrated and deliciously elegant. The purity and perfection of the ripe yellow fruit melt into the intense chalky freshness, typical of Cristal, that is both powdery and saline.

Dense, juicy, concentrated and long on the mid-palate, thanks to the spicy and sappy structure resulting from partial ageing in large oak vats (foudres). The finish builds to a crescendo, revealing a rich grainy and velvety texture that is wrapped in a long, saline and superbly elegant finish.

Harvest Notes

A “weather waltz” marked by sharp contrasts! Spring was sunny and dry, ending with a June heatwave. Summer was cool and rainy, while September brought hot, sunny, and dry weather, resembling typical August conditions.

The vintage’s success lay in the soils and the winegrowers’ efforts. Chalky soil on the lower-middle hillside provided excellent drainage, helping remove excess summer water and preventing vine overgrowth.

Our eco-friendly viticulture practices complemented these factors, allowing us to push further in our pursuit of perfectly balanced, mature grapes.

For more information on Louis Roederer or visit their website here.

Vintage

2014

Country

Region

Varietals

,

Type Of Product

Alcohol by Volume

12.5%

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.