Cristal 2008

Cristal 2008 came onto the market after around ten years of ageing. 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. Despite its intensity the wine feels fine and bright, not heavy. Serve it at 9 to 11 °C in a large white wine glass or tulip glass so that the aromas can unfold. At the table, lobster, pan-fried sole or tender poultry work well. Properly stored, it keeps for more than 20 years.