Cristal 2007

The Cristal 2007 from Louis Roederer is a wine of intensity and delicacy. The nose offers sugared blossom, cocoa and finely toasted hazelnuts. On the palate it is silky and concentrated, with ripe and red fruits, white chocolate, caramel and the viennoiserie notes so typical of Cristal. The flavours build to a crescendo, and the finish is fresh with a fine bitter note. The cuvée was created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II.

Here you can buy it as a three-litre jeroboam, presented in a wooden gift box. A format like this suits large tables and festive occasions. Serve it at 10 to 12 °C in large white wine glasses. It is particularly versatile with scallops, lobster, poultry in a cream sauce or mature hard cheese.