Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne, 75cl

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Cristal had an annual production run of 300,000 to 400,000 bottles in the early to mid 2000s [12] but that had doubled to 800,000 bottles by 2010. [11] Cristal is cellar-aged for six years, and then held for another eight months after its dégorgement (the process of removing sediment from the Champagne). The vines used to grow Cristal’s grapes are also old — they must be a minimum of 25 years of age, but some are as old as 60. The older a vine is, the less fruitful it is, which contributes to the rarity of Cristal. Cristal likes to keep it old school. In an effort to return to tradition and make the Champagne-making operation as organic as possible, Louis Roederer began farming biodynamically in 2000. Not only did the company halt the usage of pesticides in their vineyards, but it began tilling the land with horses. Cristal’s commonalities with crystals go beyond its sparkling appearance. Make sure you have your glasses ready and within easy reach. Then, take your bottle and remove the foil; there should be a tag or perforation line to make this easy and neat.

Cristal Champagne shines with golden effervescence and an eminent stature, embraced by everyone from reality television stars to dedicated Champagne connoisseurs. Its allure lies not just in its reputation but also in its inherent quality – a distinction underscored by a perfect 100-point rating from Wine & Spirits Magazine in 2002. The primary difference between vintage and non-vintage (NV) champagne is that vintage requires 3 years of aging and NV requires 15 months. Those additional 21 months give Champagne something really special: flavors become more nutty, toasty and creamy. Another major differentiating factor is vintage. Champagne is only from one harvest year, whereas NV Champagne is usually a blend of vintages.Woodard, Richard (June 16, 2006). "Rapper Jay Z boycotts "racist" Cristal". Decanter.com. Archived from the original on 2010-03-24 . Retrieved 2009-09-08. When opening a bottle of fizz, remember it will behave far better and more predictably if it has been left to sit and chill for a few hours. Warmth and/or rough handling both make for an explosive cork situation and the likelihood of more mess and waste. Champagne should go into glasses, not onto ceilings.

Cristal Champagne did get the attention of Jay-Z, American rapper and record producer, who rapped about his love for the liquid in 1998. All was going well until 2006, when Jay-Z dropped Cristal from his list at the 40/40 Club in New York and vowed to never drink it again. This fall from grace was a result of Louis Roederer’s new director, Frederic Rouzaud, implying that the wine was made for wine aficionados and not high-life clubbing. So what makes Cristal Champagne so spectacular? And… can we (please) find a great bubbly for less? Louis Roederer Champagne Brut Cristal The bottles that the champagne comes in are also unique and made from clear cut lead crystal, with flat bottoms. What Is The Origin Of Cristal Champagne? The 1974 vintage was the first release of a rosé Cristal. [4] The grape composition is an approximately equal blend of Chardonnay and Pinot noir, while the rosé contains more Pinot noir, and is coloured with red wine via the saignée method rather than by the Pinot noir grape skins. [1] The 2000 vintage was 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay, with a dosage of 10 g/L. [4]FACT: Cristal still uses clear flat bottom bottles, but they aren’t made with leaded crystal. The wines are wrapped in a cellophane wrapper because clear glass won’t protect age-worthy white wines from UV damage. Cristal is often enjoyed publicly as a display of power. Cristal is a Veblen Good Cristal’s bottles used to be made with leaded crystal. “Crystal” in French is “ cristal.” Its gold wrapping isn’t just for show. Century, Douglas (2006-07-02). "Jay-Z puts a cap on Cristal". The New York Times . Retrieved 2009-09-08.