Champagne "Cristal" Rose AOC, 2007, wooden box, 1.5 L
Tasting Notes
Wine delicate pink hue "TJS" with a bright golden sheen and a soft stable perlyazhem.
The luxurious taste of champagne harmoniously combines strength and lightness. Saturated mature Pinot Noir gives the wine shades of raspberry liqueur with hints of spicy cakes and roasted almonds. Bright fruit core of great highlights dense but delicate tannins and refreshing minerality, giving a natural taste sophistication and completeness.
Elegant, complex bouquet reminiscent of champagne sunny summer. It delicious flavors of fresh berries and fruits gracefully intertwined with subtle notes of flowers, minerals and toast.
"Cristal" Rose perfect as an aperitif. Champagne will make a great pair with dishes of salmon or swordfish. It also serves to sweet veal and varied cheeses.
Interesting Facts
«Cristal Rose 2006 - it expresses the character of ripe fruit millesime 2006 and chalky nature of land winery Cristal Rose.» - Jean-Baptiste Lekayon (Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon), Head of the cellars.
"Cristal" Rose - a symbol of prestige and luxury, champagne, which will be a real decoration of any holiday table, or an elegant gift for any occasion! Champagne was created in 1974 in honor of two significant events: the 200th anniversary of the House of Roederer and the 100th anniversary of the establishment of "Cristal" Brut. To create a pink champagne carefully selected crop from old vines of Pinot Noir from the best vineyards Grand Cru commune Au, work on which are conducted only in an organic way. The grapes are harvested by hand. For the production of "Cristal" Rose used only the first pressing juice flowing cold maceration for 5-8 days. Malolactic fermentation in principle does not apply, thus preserving the natural acidity of the wine. Then the wine is aged on its lees for 6 years. After disgorging bottles spend another 8 months in the cellar of the winery.
Louis Roederer - one of the largest independent Large Champagne houses in France. Since its inception in 1776 and to this day, it belongs to the family of the founder. The success story of Champagne Roederer is inextricably linked with Russia. Trading House Louis Roederer was the official supplier of the court of five Russian emperors and champagne "Cristal" was created by Louis Roederer II (son of the founder of the company) in 1876 specifically by the decree of Emperor Alexander II, spilling a drink in this gorgeous bottle placed in special packaging and decorated imperial coat of arms.
Today, Jean-Claude Rouzaud, the grandson of Camille Olri-Roederer, brilliantly continues the tradition of four previous generations. A true professional and a certified oenologist, he personally contributes to the creation of wines. With the objective of steadily carry wine brand Louis Roederer to the very top of the hierarchy of sparkling wines, it should be strictly and consistently 3rd rules, time-tested: full control over the supply of grapes; priority to long-term planning and financial independence Louis Roederer House. Louis Roederer attaches the utmost importance of time keeping wine, with slow maturation in the cellars of the wine reaches its maturity. Gradually complex flavors combine to form a unique bouquet.