Louis Roederer Cristal Rose 600cl 2012

Louis Roederer Cristal Rose 600cl 2012

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  • Robert Parker rating 98
  • Vinous rating 98
Louis Roederer Cristal Rose 600cl 2012
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600 cl

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£11,600.00
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Louis Roederer Cristal Rosé 2012, presented in a methusaleh format, exemplifies the meticulous craftsmanship of the esteemed Champagne house. Founded in 1776, Louis Roederer remains one of the few major Champagne houses still family-owned. This vintage Rosé is made from a blend of predominantly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, sourced from their Grand Cru vineyards. The grapes are hand-harvested and undergo partial fermentation in oak foudres. Following a minimum of six years of aging on the lees, this Champagne exhibits a nuanced profile of red berries, citrus and subtle floral notes, underpinned by its characteristic minerality.
98 Robert Parker
The 2012 Cristal Rosé is showing brilliantly, unwinding in the glass with a beautiful bouquet of fresh peach, bergamot, strawberries, tangerine and blanched almonds that`s still quite reserved. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, deep and strikingly complete, its vinous attack segueing into a multidimensional core that exemplifies the ideal of power without weight, built around a racy but integrated spine of animating acidity and complemented by an exquisitely refined mousse. All the concentration of the 2012 vintage is on display, but it`s rendered with terrific finesse. Decidedly youthful and introverted—indeed, I spent several hours with a bottle to compose this note—the 2012 will really come into its own with five or six years in the cellar and displays all the attributes necessary for considerable longevity. It`s a blend of 56% Pinot Noir and 44% Chardonnay that saw no malolactic fermentation, and it was disgorged with eight grams per liter dosage. - William Kelley
98 Vinous
In this setting, the 2012 Cristal Rosé is a cut above the 2012 Cristal. The Rosé’s explosive energy and vibrancy are both compelling, and also a very fine match for the food. Time in the glass brings out the breadth and creaminess of the year. The blend is 55% Pinot Noir from Aÿ and 45% Chardonnay from Mesnil and Avize. This is a terrific showing. We are off to the races.Antonio Galloni1st November 2024

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