Cristal 2008

The Cristal 2008 reached the market after around ten years of maturation. It shows what Louis Roederer's prestige cuvée stands for: depth, concentration and a taut, chalky tension. The house created Cristal in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II, and the clear bottle still recalls that origin. The grapes come from Roederer's best sites.

In the glass, power and relief meet the freshness of chalky soils. For all its intensity, the wine feels fine and bright rather than heavy. Serve it at 9 to 11 °C in a large white wine glass or tulip glass so the aromas can unfold. At the table it suits lobster, pan-fried sole or delicate poultry. Properly stored, it keeps for more than 20 years.